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.
Details
Release date2004-10-29
Runtime152 min
GenresDrama, Music
DirectorTaylor Hackford
CastJamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix, Clifton Powell, Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders
ProductionBristol Bay Productions, Universal Pictures, Anvil Films, Baldwin Entertainment Group
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsWon 2 Oscars. 53 wins & 55 nominations total
