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Rating: 7.4/10 by 1975 users

Ray (2004)

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.

Directing:
  • Taylor Hackford
  • Pamela Alch
  • Raymond Prado
  • Jerry Grandey
Writing:
  • James L. White
  • James L. White
  • Taylor Hackford
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Oct 29, 2004

Rating: 7.4/10 by 1975 users

Alternative Title:
Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Story - US
Ray - ES

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 32 minutes
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $124,700,000

Plot Keyword: blindness and impaired vision, country music, jazz, loss of loved one, black people, overdose, bus ride, georgia, melancholy, record producer, biography, rags to riches, childhood trauma, gospel, indianapolis, record label, recording studio, pianist, usa history, cautionary

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