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Moviola > Films > Ray
Ray (15) 152 mins"The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles. A man who fought harder and went farther than anyone thought possible." Jamie Foxx plays Ray Charles in this high-energy portrait of an exceptional man who has become an American icon. Born in a poor African American town in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind at the age of 7. With the staunch support of his determined single mother, he developed the fierce resolve, wit and incredible talent that would eventually enable him to revolutionize American popular music. However as his fame grew, so did his weakness for drugs and women, until they threatened to strip away the very things he held most dear. The story of Ray Charles' meteoric rise from humble beginnings, his successful struggle to excel in a sighted world and his eventual defeat of his own personal demons make for an inspiring and unforgettable true story of human triumph. Jamie Foxx's performance won him the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. "The movie would be worth seeing simply for the sound of the music and the sight of Jamie Foxx performing it. That it looks deeper and gives us a sense of the man himself is what makes it special." Roger Ebert
Last modified: 20-Jun-2008 |
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