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In Ray, the movie, Jamie Foxx (Collateral) stars as the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul who overcame impossible odds to become a music legend. Ray, the movie is the triumphant and remarkable story of one of America’s true musical geniuses, Ray Charles. From his humble beginnings in the South through his meteoric rise to the top of American music charts, Ray, the movie is Ray Charles' inspirational journey. It is a tale of hope, redemption and the power of the human spirit. "Ray is Electrifying" hails Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. Buy Ray, the movie, to witness the incredible true story of a musician who fought harder and went further than anyone could imagine. The star cast of Ray, the movie, includes Jamie Foxx, Ragina King, and Kerry Washington. Jamie Foxx, who plays Ray Charles in Ray the movie is enjoying success in a multifaceted career that already encompasses dramatic roles in films and television, as well as stand-up comedy and music. Though previously best known for his comedy work, his emergence as a leading dramatic actor is evidenced in his most recent and upcoming roles.
In preparation for Ray, the movie, he adapted many of Ray Charles' physical characteristics and immersed himself in soul, jazz and blues. In fact, Ray, the movie is so remarkable because Jamie Foxx was extremely dedicated to imitating the personality and characteristics of Ray Charles. He even
spent weeks during rehearsal and production of Ray the movie walking around with his eyes sealed tight for 12 hours a day, to gain an intimate understanding of what it really means be blind. |
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