Ray
Universal Studios (2004)
Drama, Music, Documentary
In Collection
#151
0*
Seen It:  Yes
025192594427
IMDB   7.8
153 mins USA/English
DVD  Region 1   PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Jamie Foxx Ray Charles
Aunjanue Ellis Mary Ann Fisher
Regina King Margie Hendricks
Curtis Armstrong Ahmet Ertegun
Harry J. Lennix Joe Adams
Clifton Powell Jeff Brown
Kerry Washington Della Bea Robinson
Bokeem Woodbine Fathead Newman
Sharon Warren Aretha Robinson
C.J. Sanders Young Ray Robinson
Director Taylor Hackford
Producer Taylor Hackford
Howard Baldwin
Writer Taylor Hackford
James L. White
Cinematography Pawel Edelman
Musician Craig Armstrong


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 couping gospel and country together.
Edition Details
Edition Special Edition
Distributor Universal Pictures
Release Date 2/1/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles Spanish; English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [French]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 14 Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes Complete Uncut Music Performances - Including Ray & The Raelettes performing "Hit the Road Jack" Walking In His Shoes - A revealing look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles - including a jam session between the actor and the legendary musician himself! Ray Remembered - Friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles. Feature Commentary with Director Taylor Hackford.