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4 videodiscs (580 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Ray: Ray Charles, who lost his sight at the age of seven, grows up in poverty in Florida under the guidance of his mother, Aretha. Despite the traumatic death of his younger brother and his blindness, he learns to play the piano and becomes determined to succeed. His journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated rhythm and blues musician is marked by overcoming drug addiction and rising to stardom in the 1950s and 1960s
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Get on up: Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, this film gives a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century
Wide screen
Lady sings the blues: Beginning with Holiday's traumatic youth, the film depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life
Some DVDs may include bonus and special features
Respect: Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice
Ray: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Larenz Tate, Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Warren, Regina King
Get on up: Chadwick Boseman, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter, Craig Robinson, Jill Scott, Olivia Spencer, Aunjanue Ellis
Lady sings the blues: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, Isabel Sanford, Ned Glass, Scatman Crothers
Respect: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, Kimberly Scott, Myk Watford, Albert Jones, Leroy McClain, Mary J. Blige
DVD, wide screen