Wonderful Biography story!

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2005)

Ray
Starring: Jamie Foxx
Rated PG-13 for Depiction of Drug Addiction, Sexuality and Some Thematic Elements
Genre: Biography/Drama/Music Star
Rating: ***** out of 5
Ray is the story and life about the legendary musician Ray Charles! Ray was born in a poor African American town in central Florida and he went blind at the age of 7. But with the help and support of his mother, he developed the fierce resolve, wit and incredible talent that would eventually enable him to overcome not only racism and the cruel prejudices against the blind, but also discover his own sound which revolutionized American popular music! Nonetheless, as Ray's unprecedented fame grew, so did his weakness for drugs and women, until they threatened to strip away the very things he held most dear. This little known 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! This movie was made the year when Ray Charles died because of liver failure. Jamie Foxx did such a great job playing Ray Charles in this movie that he won the award for Best Performance from a leading actor in the 2005 Academy Awards and I think he deserved it! Plus this movie also helped me learn more about Ray Charles because I have heard about him but I just didn't know about him as much but I learned later.
BOTTOM LINE: GREAT STORY!