Curator's Note:

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry’s most versatile and well-known actors: John Leguizamo. This profile of the actor/playwright, part of the PBS Summer Arts Festival, looks at his unorthodox rise to success while capturing his struggles to mount his latest one-man show. From his Colombian and “NuyoRican” roots to his high-profile career in Hollywood, Leguizamo bares his soul on stage and on camera.

Tales From a Ghetto Klown airs Friday, July 13th at 9/8 pm only on PBS.

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