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depiction of drug addiction, sexuality, and some thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
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
Not Another Church Movie, Strays
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35 and Ticking, Civil Brand
Man of Steel, Evidence
Idlewild, Four Brothers
A Man Apart, Crash
Man of Steel, The Gambler
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, Garden State
Planes: Fire and Rescue, Shirley
Who's making Ray: Crew List
A look at the Ray behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Taylor Hackford last directed The Comedian and Parker.
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Howard BaldwinKaren Baldwin
Stuart Benjamin
Taylor Hackford
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Production: What we know about Ray?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Ray was a release in 2004 on Friday, October 29, 2004. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Saw, Birth and The Hollow.
Ray DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Ray was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 .