


“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.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Writers
James L. White
Release Date
October 29, 2004
Runtime
2h 32m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
2,127
Bristol Bay Productions

Anvil Films
Baldwin Entertainment Group