Growing up poor, black, and blind in the rural south, Ray Charles learns--under the tutelage of his tough-love mother --to turn these handicaps into assets. With this training, Ray eventually plays his way into a major deal with Paramount Records and earns iconic status as an American legend. Along the way, the high cost of fame leads him to engage in abusive relationships, manipulative behavior, and struggles with drug and alcohol problems.
146mins
Cast: Jamie Foxx,Regina King,Kerry Washington,Clifton Powell,Harry Lennix,Bokeem Woodbine
Growing up poor, black, and blind in the rural south, Ray Charles learns--under the tutelage of his tough-love mother --to turn these handicaps into assets. With this training, Ray eventually plays his way into a major deal with Paramount Records and earns iconic status as an American legend. Along the way, the high cost of fame leads him to engage in abusive relationships, manipulative behavior, and struggles with drug and alcohol problems.
146mins
Ends
Eng
Chi, Eng
Cast
Jamie Foxx
Regina King
Kerry Washington
Clifton Powell
Harry Lennix
Bokeem Woodbine
Director
Taylor Hackford
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