| Overall: | B- |
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| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | C- |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | D |
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| Video Release: | 31 Jan 2005 |
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Why Is Ray Rated PG-13?
Parents planning on sharing this film with their teens need to enter with their eyes open. The strong anti-drug message is hard-hitting, but his attitude toward women, heavy tobacco use, and Ray’s dogged desire to reach the top at any cost, ends this life story of an incredible performer on a blue note.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
