Ray (2004) – Filming Locations
Drama / Music · Directed by Taylor Hackford · Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington
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.
Where was Ray filmed?
- Seattle, United States, Seattle – Ray Charles's early life and formative years in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle served as the primary filming location for scenes depicting Ray Charles's childhood and early career development in the 1930s-1940s
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Ray's rise to fame and major recording sessions during his peak years. Los Angeles locations were used extensively for Ray's recording studio sessions and performances as he achieved international stardom in the 1950s
- New Orleans, United States, New Orleans – Ray Charles's musical roots and early influences in the jazz and blues capital. New Orleans was used to depict Ray's formative musical environment and the blues culture that shaped his artistic style
- Atlanta, United States, Atlanta – Scenes from Ray's life and career in Georgia. Atlanta provided locations for depicting Ray Charles's time and performances in the American South