Ray
October 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.
Runtime:
2 hours 32 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
$40,000,000.00
Revenue:
$124,700,000.00
Director:
Taylor Hackford
