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Documentary, Drama, Music

USA / English

Jamie Foxx	Ray Charles
Aunjanue Ellis	Mary Ann Fisher
Curtis Armstrong	Ahmet Ertegun
Regina King	Margie Hendricks
Harry J. Lennix	Joe Adams
Clifton Powell	Jeff Brown
Kerry Washington	Della Bea Robinson
Bokeem Woodbine	Fathead Newman
Sharon Warren	Aretha Robinson
C.J. Sanders	Young Ray Robinson
Richard Schiff
Larenz Tate
Harry Lennix
Terrence Dashon Howard

Director	Taylor Hackford
Producer	Howard Baldwin; Karen Elise Baldwin; Taylor Hackford
Writer	Taylor Hackford; James L. White

Jamie Foxx plays Ray Charles in the semi-biographical film "Ray." This movie details the life of the great American musician Ray Charles from early childhood to his eventual death. Ray encounters many challenges due to an illness which leaves him blind. Furthermore, the piano master suffers through many other personal tragedies beyond being blinded, including the tragic accidental death of his brother. Several incidents of managers, agents, or friends trying to cheat or steal from Charles are detailed. In an early gig in New Orleans, he learns that the club operator has been cheating him. Ray stands up for his principles and refuses to work with such people. Later, his manager Joe Adams also cheats him. These types of struggles are continual throughout the movie. The other major challenge Charles faces is his addiction to heroin.

Edition Details
Distributor	Universal Pictures
Edition	Special Edition
Barcode	025192594427
Region	Region 1
Release Date	1.2.2005
Packaging	Keep Case
Screen Ratio	Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Subtitles	French; Spanish
Audio Tracks	ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC] FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Layers	Single Side, Single Layer
Nr of Disks/Tapes	2

Personal Details
Links	DVD Empire
Storage Device

Disc 1:

14 Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes Complete Uncut Music Performances - Including Ray & The Raelettes performing "Hit the Road Jack" Walking In His Shoes - A revealing look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles - including a jam session between the actor and the legendary musician himself! Ray Remembered - Friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles. Feature Commentary with Director Taylor Hackford.