Ray

Ray is the musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. Born in a poor town in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by a fiercely independent mother who insisted he make his own way in the world, Charles 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 incorporating gospel, country, jazz and orchestral influences into his inimitable style. As he revolutionized the way people appreciated music, he simultaneously fought segregation in the very clubs that launched him and championed artists' rights within the corporate music business. "Ray" provides an portrait of Charles' musical genius as he overcomes drug addiction while transforming into one of this country's most beloved performers.

Movie Details

Cast: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Richard Schiff, Aunjanue Ellis, Larenz Tate, David Krumholtz, Patrick Bauchau, Bokeem Woodbine, Kurt Fuller, Harry J. Lennix, Robert Wisdom, Terrence DaShon Howard, Clifton Powell, Warwick Davis
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running time: 152 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.85:1

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DVD Features:

Available Subtitles: Spanish, French

Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Commentary by: director Taylor Hackford

Original theatrical version and extended version of film with 14 deleted scenes not shown in theaters

2 complete and uncut musical performances

"Walking in His Shoes" featurette

"Ray Remembered" featurette

Theatrical Trailer

International rating:

Europe: 15
Japan: PG
Australia: M

DVD International release dates:
North America: Feb 1, 05