Ray(2004)- Production Details

Poster of Ray

Synopsis

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.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • October 29, 2004

MPAA Rating

PG 13 (for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality, and some thematic elements)

Genres

Biopic, Music, Drama

Run Time

2 hours 33 minutes

Distributors

Universal Music Distribution

Box Office

$75,305,992

Also Known As

  • Unchain My Heart
  • Unchain My Heart: the Ray Charles Story

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

CAST

Jamie Foxx

Ray Charles

Kerry Washington

Della Bea Robinson

Regina King

Margie Hendricks

Clifton Powell

Jeff Brown

Harry J Lennix

Joe Adams

Bokeem Woodbine

Fathead Newman