In Honor of Black History Month:  Ray (2004) The only thing more extraordinary than the music is the man behind it: Ray Charles. Taylor Hackford’s bio pic based on the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Stars Jamie Foxx (who would pick up a Best Actor Oscar) Regina King and Kerry Washington. Rated PG-13: 2 hours 32 minutes.