Ballad in Blue

Drama, Music

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Paul Henreid

Status Released

Release Date 1965-02-18

Storyline

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.