RAY (2004)

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	October 29th, 2004
	Taylor Hackford
	Taylor Hackford, James L. White
	Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Larenz Tate, Sharon Warren
	Universal Pictures
	Drama
	raymovie.com
	PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements
	152 minutes
	$75,305,995 (US total)
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"Ray" is the never-before-told, musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. 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 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. "Ray" provides an unflinching portrait of Charles' musical genius as he overcomes drug addiction while transforming into one of this country's most-beloved performers.

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"While its director was content to make a competent biopic, its star strove for an act of portrayal just short of resurrection."

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CONTEST: Win prizes from Ray!
October 28th, 2004: ...hitting theaters this Friday!

HOME VIDEO NEWS

	Universal to Bring Four Titles to HD-DVD in August May 31st, 2006: Titles are Ray, The Bone Collector, Spy Game and The Interpreter.
	CONTEST: Win prizes from Ray now on DVD! February 4th, 2005: ...one grand prize winner takes home the goods
	Ray comes to DVD February 1st November 24th, 2004: ...just 13 weeks after it's thetarical debut

INTERVIEWS

Jamie Foxx talks Ray!
October 26th, 2004: ...the actor speaks out about playing the legendary Ray Charles

FILM BUSINESS

	Ray and The Grudge top the DVD charts February 9th, 2005: ...ranking as the top 2 sales and rental titles
	Ray plays to the tune of $44 million in it's first day February 2nd, 2005: ...selling more than 2 million combined DVD and VHS units during its first day in release