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Ballad in Blue
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.
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Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVD
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- Feb 18, 1965
- 1h 29m
- English
- Paul Henreid
- Paul Henreid, Burton Wohl
- Released
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Alsa Productions
