Celluloid Chronicles: A Historical Movie Podcast

Long-time besties, and history and film enthusiasts, Brick and Birdy bring you tantalizing facts and inaccuracy drama as they explore a new period film each episode. Listen in as they discuss, and sometimes rage, about the making of the film, the history the film is set against, and all other relevant, and maybe not so relevant, matters as they see fit. You could almost say, they’ll be in their period.

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Episode 7: Ray

December 03, 2025 • Brick and Birdy • Season 1 • Episode 7

This week Brick and Birdy dance to the music of Ray Charles, and learn about his life and legacy while watching Ray from 2004. Follow along as we discover his beginnings, his struggles getting started in the world and music industry, his genius, his deep flaws, and ultimate triumphs.

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Ray (2004) - IMDB

Ray Charles

The Ray Charles Foundation

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Nashville

Ray Charles - Brittanica

Ray Charles and Disability - Smithsonian Music

The Story of Ray Charles - Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Vision of A Genius: The Legacy of Brother Ray Charles - UDiscoverMusic

Ray Charles' children battle over his legacy - Los Angeles Times

12 Children, 10 “Baby Mamas” & a $75 Million Cash Pot: The Complicated Legacy of Ray Charles - Know Your Instrument

Remembering Ray Charles: A Legacy of Genius and Soul - Nick Aldieri

Who Are Ray Charles' Children? Here's What We Know About All 12 - Blavity