Ray (Film)

Ray is an American drama directed by Taylor Hackford from the year 2004. The film is a biography of the soul legend Ray Charles ( 1930-2004 ), who is played by Jamie Foxx.

Action

The film shows the childhood of Ray Charles Robinson, his blindness and the beginning of his musical career in 1947. He deals with his rise, his unique career, his marriage, the children, the lover, and with his heroin addiction. The film ends shortly after his rehab in the late 1970s.

Formation

The beginning of the film was preceded by years of planning and a very long preparation phase. The making of the film was accompanied by Ray Charles in person. Large parts of the film are therefore created according to the ideas of the artist himself. Shortly before the end of filming in June 2004 Ray Charles died. So he could not live to see the finished film.

Songs used in the film

  • "Baby, Let Me Hold Your Hand "
  • " Mess Around "
  • "I've Got a Woman"
  • " Hallelujah, I Love Her So"
  • " Drown in My Own Tears"
  • " Mary Ann "
  • "Leave My Woman Alone"
  • "Night Time Is the Right Time"
  • "I Believe To My Soul"
  • " What'd I Say "
  • "Georgia on My Mind"
  • "Hit the Road Jack"
  • " Unchain My Heart"
  • "You Do not Know Me "
  • "I Can not Stop Loving You"
  • "Bye Bye Love "
  • " Born to Lose "
  • "Hard Times ( No One Knows Better Than I) "
  • "King of the Night Time World "
  • " Every Time I Have the Blues"

Reviews

  • Dirk Jaspers film encyclopedia: " In the title role, we see the great character actor Jamie Foxx in an unforgettable performance. "
  • The time: " Ray has become in the six months since its premiere a cult movie, because love him is to be noted from his subject for more than two hours. "

Awards

Oscar Ceremony 2005

  • Awards: Best Actor: Jamie Foxx
  • Best Sound: Steve Cantamessa, Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer
  • Best Picture
  • Best Director
  • Best Costume
  • Best Editing

58th BAFTA Awards

  • Awards Best Actor: Jamie Foxx
  • Best Sound: Steve Cantamessa, Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer

Golden Globe Awards 2005

  • Award: Best Actor ( Comedy or Musical): Jamie Foxx
  • Nomination: Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

5 Black Reel Awards

  • Awards: Best Picture
  • Best Actor
  • Best Supporting Actor and Best Newcomer: Sharon Warren
  • Best Screenplay
  • Best Actress: (Regina King)
  • Best Actress: (Kerry Washington)
  • Best Supporting Actor ( Clifton Powell)
  • Best film debut ( CJ Sanders )
  • Best Screenplay: ( James L. White )
2004 in film Jimmy White Film score Craig Armstrong (composer) Paul Hirsch (film editor) Harry Lennix Larenz Tate 77th Academy Awards
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