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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.

20042h 32mPG-13Drama, Music

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About Ray

Directors
Taylor Hackford
Cast
Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix, Clifton Powell, Bokeem Woodbine
Genres
Drama, Music
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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