Ray

A 2004 biographical film focusing on 30 years of the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. This independently produced film starred Jamie Foxx in the title role for which he received an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Ray Charles was set to attend an opening of the completed film, but he died of liver disease several months before its premiere.

I am Inspired

Despite facing many hurdles in his journey, Ray Charles moves on fearlessly. The courage he shows was inspirational at all levels.

There is an intense sadness and yet there is a spontaneous willingness to walk alone in the dark, which sure looked magical!

Trivia: Jamie Foxx had to wear eye prosthetics that really did make him blind for up to 14 hours a day during shooting.