Ray

~The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

Overview

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2004-10-29
Budget: $40000000
Revenue: $124700000
Runtime: 152 min

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