Ray (2004)

The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

• Drama
• Music

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (2,337 votes)

Release date

October 29, 2004

Runtime

2h 32m

Language

English

Director

Taylor Hackford

Status

Released