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Ray
2004
2h 32m
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
Directed by Taylor Hackford
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10 nominations, 4 wins across 2 races
Best Picture · Taylor Hackford, Stuart Benjamin, Howard Baldwin
Directing · Taylor Hackford
Won: Actor in a Leading Role · Jamie Foxx
Won: Sound Mixing · Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer, Steve Cantamessa
Costume Design · Sharen Davis
Film Editing · Paul Hirsch
Original Screenplay · James L. White
Won: Leading Actor · Jamie Foxx
Original Score · Craig Armstrong
Won: Sound · Karen Baker Landers, Per Hallberg, Steve Cantamessa, Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer