Synopsis

​Ray Charles was not only one of the greatest artists in American history, but he had one of the greatest stories. Few came from less — dirt poor, blind and, ultimately, orphaned — to achieve more. Ray Charles America examines the social and political context of Charles’ work and how his unique approach to music and his ability to transcend racial barriers changed the cultural landscape as we know it. Through in depth interviews, unreleased music, and neverbefore- seen footage, the film tells the stories of Charles’ impact in broader stories of love, politics, art and business.

감독

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  • 알렉시스 스프라익
  • 2003년 콜럼비아 대학교를 졸업한 후 로스앤젤레스와 뉴욕을 기반으로 활동하고 있는 영화감독이다. 그녀의 최근작으로는 <캣 댄서>와, 장편 <붉은 모래>가 있다.