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Behind the scenes of Ray

By: Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media
November 17, 2021
Ray released on October 29, 2004. Ray Charles planned to attend a screening of the film but died of liver disease, months before the premiere.
Photo Credit: Photo via Universal Pictures under Creative Commons Licence
Ray released on October 29, 2004. Ray Charles planned to attend a screening of the film but died of liver disease, months before the premiere.

Jamie Foxx glued his eyes shut for his role as Ray Charles

Jamie Foxx glued his eyes shut for 14 hours at a time while filming Ray. His commitment paid off because he won the Academy Award for Best Actor that year.

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Joseph Sanfilippo
Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media
Joseph Sanfilippo is an 18-year-old Senior at Colonia High School. Sanfilippo is an only child but enjoys being around family and friends. Most of his friendships have impacted him in a positive way. Sanfilippo is an avid movie-goer and dedicates some of his free time to write reviews. He has a passion for creative self-expression, and constantly gets stuck in a world of imagination. He also has a passion for music, and most of his buddies know he’s always analyzing the next big Indie film or song. Sanfilippo’s favorite subject is English. He feels at ease when he’s writing because that’s when most of his thoughts emerge.  This year he's in Journalism 3 where he is eager to create his own podcast and create videos.  You can catch him hanging out with his friend group or at your local AMC theater, working or watching a movie. Sanfilippo plans on being a filmmaker one day and can’t wait for what the future holds. 
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