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Ray (2004)
Director: Taylor Hackford
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix
Runtime152 min
Rating15
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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.
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Ray (2004), directed by Taylor Hackford, was a critically acclaimed film that earned universal praise from critics for its powerful storytelling and Jamie Foxx's performance as the legendary musician Ray Charles. The film won two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Foxx, and was a box office success, reflecting the strong public reception with an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 81%.
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Ray (2004) directed by Taylor Hackford is a captivating biopic that showcases Jamie Foxx's remarkable performance as the legendary musician Ray Charles, whose pioneering blending of gospel and country music led to his global fame and influence.
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Ray is a 2004 American biographical drama film focusing on 30 years in the life of soul musician Ray Charles. The independently produced film was co-produced and directed by Taylor Hackford; it was written by James L. White from a story by Hackford and White. It stars Jamie Foxx as Charles, along with Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff, and Regina King in supporting roles. Along with Hackford, the film was also produced by Stuart Benjamin, Howard Baldwin, and Karen Baldwin.
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