Ray 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.

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Drama
Music
Release Date

Oct 29, 2004

Duration: 2h 32 min

Popularity: 3.1429
2,049 votes
Directed by

Taylor Hackford

Casting: Nancy Klopper

Written by

Taylor HackfordJames L. White

Screenplay by

James L. White

Productions

Bristol Bay Productions Universal Pictures (US)Anvil Films Baldwin Entertainment Group

Budget 40.0 M

124.7 M

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