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Ray

Release Date: Friday, October 29, 2004

Director: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Jamie Foxx Kerry Washington Clifton Powell Harry Lennix Terrence Dashon Howard

PG-13 Biography 2 hrs, 33 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Born in a poor town in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by a fiercely independent mother who insisted he make his own way in the world, Charles 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 incorporating gospel, country, jazz and orchestral influences into his inimitable style. As he revolutionized the way people appreciated music, he simultaneously fought segregation in the very clubs that launched him and championed artists' rights within the corporate music business. "Ray" provides an unflinching portrait of Charles' musical genius as he overcomes drug addiction while transforming into one of this country's most beloved performers.
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Who stars in Ray – Cast List

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Who is making Ray – Crew List

A look at Ray behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Taylor Hackford last helmed The Comedian and Parker.

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Howard Baldwin
Karen Baldwin
Stuart Benjamin
Taylor Hackford

Production – What we know about the Ray

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality, and some thematic elements
Runtime
2 hrs, 33 m
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Language
English
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Ray Release Date: When was the film released?

Ray was released in on Friday, October 29 , 2004. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Saw, Birth and Enduring Love.

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