Storyline

The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band and then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life.

Plot Keywords

based on true story, drug addict, civil rights, concert, male female relationship, dream, racial discrimination, racial issues, racist, one word title, fired from the job, singing, blind man, drug addiction, mistress, husband wife relationship, jazz music, loss of eyesight, music business, protest sign

Short Review

Ray is filled with such pleasures, but it's hobbled by the too-familiar conventions of the musical biopic: with so many chapters of Charles's life to cover, Hackford's movie never finds a rhythm, a groove, to settle into.

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