Top 20 Movies Based on True Stories
12. Ray
After witnessing his younger brother drown and then going blind at the age of seven, Ray Charles went from living on a poor sharecropping plantation in Florida to become one of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time.
Ray Charles, played beautifully by Jamie Foxx, was brought to life on the big screen during this movie. His rise to fame from humble beginnings is well told and fans of this legendary singer learned a lot about Ray Charles that they probably didn’t know from watching this film.
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Ray thrived in the music industry back in the 1960’s despite Jim Crow laws and further discrimination because he was blind. His mother was pivotal to Ray’s success as a musical performer.
Fans learned that Ray had a weakness for women and drugs, and this weakness was portrayed clearly in the film.
Ray was successful at combining gospel music with rhythm and soul, creating a style that was all his own. His soulful voice mixed with his piano playing ability made Ray an incredible performer.
