Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring his sight. Ray tries to help the whole family, offering the heavy-drinking Peggy’s heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with his band.
Directed by: Paul Henreid
Cast: Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams, Piers Bishop, Betty McDowall, Lucy Appleby, Robert Lee Ross, Joe Adams, Anne Padwick, Monika Henreid, Brendan Agnew
Genres: Drama, Music
Rating: 7/10