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| Release Date: |
October 29, 2004 |
| On DVD: |
February 1, 2005 |
| Genre: |
Drama |
| Running Time: |
153 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements. |
| Director: |
Taylor Hackford |
| Writer: |
Taylor Hackford, James L. White |
| Cast: |
Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Larenz Tate, Sharon Warren |
"Ray" is the never-before-told, musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. 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 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 Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: B
Taylor Hackford should be commended in a big way. No, not for the movie, but for giving a chance to Jamie Foxx to break out in a big way. Ray, based on the early career of Ray Charles Robinson, is a good but not great biopic, but Foxx delivers a career-changing performance. Read the full movie review
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