| Edition |
Widescreen ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
023300 |
| Description |
two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer, NTSC. |
| Note |
In English or French, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing [SDH]. |
| Cast |
Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff, Regina King. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Pawel Edelman ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; score composer, Craig Armstrong. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements. |
| Summary |
Ray Charles was born in a poor predominantly black town in central Florida. He went blind at the age of 7. With the staunch support of his determined single mother, he developed a fierce resolve. He had wit and incredible talent which would eventually enable him to overcome not only Jim Crow 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. |
| Note |
Special features: 14 deleted scenes; Ray remembered: friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles; feature commentary with director Taylor Hackford; cast and filmmakers. |
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This DVD disc is copy protected. |
| Contents |
Main titles/Seattle bound -- Talent night -- Golden goose -- To the piano born -- The chitlin' circuit -- Unnatural death -- No tears -- Messing around -- Hummingbird -- The new Ray Charles -- Devil music -- On the road -- Double life -- Cat fight -- Junkie -- Improvising -- Disharmony -- Moving on -- M.O.R. -- Breaking the rules -- Battling Jim Crow -- Busted -- Going country -- State of the art -- Broken hearts -- Border crossing -- Rehab -- Salvation/End titles. |
| Subject |
Charles, Ray, 1930-2004 -- Drama.
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Charles, Ray, 1930- -- Drama. |
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Blind entertainers -- United States -- Drama.
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African American men -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
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African American men -- Social conditions -- Drama.
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Racism -- United States -- Drama.
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Blind entertainers -- Drama.
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Ciegos -- Estados Unidos -- Teatro.
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Hombres afronorteamericanos -- Teatro.
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| Genre |
DVD-Videodiscs.
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Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Videorecordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Benjamin, Stuart. Producer.
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Baldwin, Howard, 1942- Producer.
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Baldwin, Karen, 1964- Producer.
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Hackford, Taylor, 1944- Author of screenplay. Producer. Director.
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White, James L. Author of screenplay.
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Foxx, Jamie. Actor.
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Washington, Kerry, 1977- Actor.
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Powell, Clifton. Actor.
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Ellis, Aunjanue. Actor.
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Lennix, Harry J. Actor.
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Howard, Terrence. Actor.
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Tate, Larenz. Actor.
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Schiff, Richard, 1955- Actor.
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King, Regina. Actor.
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Armstrong, Craig, 1959- Composer.
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Charles, Ray, 1930-2004. Performer.
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Universal Pictures (Firm) prn
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Bristol Bay Productions (Firm) prn
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Anvil Films (Firm) prn
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Baldwin Entertainment (Firm) prn
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm) fds
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| ISBN |
1417013141 : $14.99 |
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9781417013142 |
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1417022078 (DVD) |
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9781417022076 (DVD) |
| Standard No. |
025193061225 |
| Music # |
30612 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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