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 coupling gospel and country together.

"The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles."

Credits

Taylor HackfordDirector

Jamie FoxxRay Charles

Kerry WashingtonDella Bea Robinson

Regina KingMargie Hendricks

Harry LennixJoe Adams