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Ray (2004)

Film · 2004 · 152 min · PG-13 · Drama · Music

The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

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.

Directed by Taylor Hackford

Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix, Clifton Powell, Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders

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In cinemas29 October 2004
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release1 February 2005
First release anywhere29 October 2004

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