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.
Taylor Hackford
Director
Jamie Foxx
Ray Charles
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Joe Adams
Clifton Powell
Jeff Brown
Bokeem Woodbine
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Sharon Warren
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Young Ray Robinson
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