Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother, who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. Ray's inspirational journey is a tale of hope, redemption, and the power of the human spirit.

Stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Narry Lennix, Bokeem Woodbine, Aunjanue Ellis, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders. Rated PG-13. Special features: Ray remembered; extended version; uncut music performances; deleted scenes; featurettes; English and French with French and Spanish subtitles. Disc 1 Includes both an extended version and the theatrical version of the film.

Disc 1. The film:Main titles/Seattle bound -- Talent night -- Golden goose -- To the piano born -- Chitlin' circuit -- Unnatural death -- No tears -- Messing around -- Hummingbird -- 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 (2004) (153 min.); Special features: Feature commentary with director Taylor Hackford [optional audio feature]; Cast and filmmakers [text feature].