29 Oct 2005
Director: Taylor Hackford
USA
2004
152 min
This is the biopic of the blues singer Ray Charles who rose from humble beginnings to become the legendary genius that transformed the world of music. This true life story follows Ray from the time he lost his sight at the age of 7, through his rising career in the 1950s and 60s, his troubles with drugs, relationships, racism and his concept to combine soul with gospel music. Jamie Foxx’s Oscar winning performance is the first account of the story of a man overcoming his personal demons and blindness.