Film

Ray

The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

7.4

2h 32m

2004

“The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Taylor Hackford

Trailer

DramaMusic

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