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.

Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Written by: James L. White
Release date: 2004-10-29
Runtime: 152 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.
Cast:
Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx
Ray Charles 
Kerry Washington Kerry Washington
Della Bea Robinson 
Regina King Regina King
Margie Hendricks 
Harry Lennix Harry Lennix
Joe Adams 
Clifton Powell Clifton Powell
Jeff Brown 
Bokeem Woodbine Bokeem Woodbine
Fathead Newman 
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