Underplayed Gems

Ray (2004)

Ray poster
Directed by
Taylor Hackford
Genre
drama film, biographical film, musical film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 32m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
7.5 of 10 from 2,248 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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It follows 30 years in the life of soul musician Ray Charles. The story shows his rise to fame and his personal struggles.

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What happens

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. Ray was released on October 29, 2004, by Universal Pictures. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Foxx's performance and became a box office success, grossing $124 million worldwide on a budget of $40 million. Ray received many accolades and nominations and was nominated in six categories at the 77th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Actor for Foxx and Best Sound Mixing. Foxx also won Best Actor at the Golden Globe, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics' Choice becoming the second actor to win all five major lead actor awards for the same performance. Charles had planned to attend a screening of the completed film, but died of liver disease in June 2004, four months prior to the premiere; the film is dedicated in his memory. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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