Ray(2004)
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.
Movie: Ray
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Ray Charles
Della Bea Robinson
Margie Hendricks
Joe Adams
Jeff Brown
Fathead Newman
Ahmet Ertegun
Jerry Wexler
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Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Every Great Musical Performance—"Hit the Road Jack," "Mess Around," "What'd I Say" and more!
Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation
Ray Charles' First Piano Lesson
The Mess Around - Full Scene
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Official Trailer - Trailer
Every Great Musical Performance—"Hit the Road Jack," "Mess Around," "What'd I Say" and more! - Clip
Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation - Clip
Ray Charles' First Piano Lesson - Clip
The Mess Around - Full Scene - Clip
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