Okay, Mr. Ray!
"You're never broke long as you keep trading!"
Okay, Mr. Ray! is a documentary film. directed by Ashley Melzer. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ray Lum, Square Harris, and Ellwood Jenkins
Synopsis
No one could spin a yarn to make a sale like Ray Lum. Twenty years after their initial meeting, Bill Ferris returned home to Mississippi in the early ‘70s with a camera. The result reveals a look back at the colorful rhythms of Ray’s life—at home, at the auction, joking with strangers outside country stores— and provides a glimpse at Southern manhood, friendship and loss. Now nearly Ray’s age when they first filmed, Ferris has become a Grammy Award winning documentarian and renowned folklorist. Using never before seen 16mm footage and new animations, OKAY, MR. RAY is a short documentary film about how even the tallest tales help us keep the memory alive of the ones we love.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$35K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okay, Mr. Ray! about?
No one could spin a yarn to make a sale like Ray Lum. Twenty years after their initial meeting, Bill Ferris returned home to Mississippi in the early ‘70s with a camera. The result reveals a loo...
Who directed Okay, Mr. Ray!?
Okay, Mr. Ray! was directed by Ashley Melzer.
How long is Okay, Mr. Ray!?
Okay, Mr. Ray! has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Okay, Mr. Ray!?
The main cast of Okay, Mr. Ray! includes Ray Lum, Square Harris, Ellwood Jenkins, Victor Bobb.