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The Story of Curtis Mayfield

We are joined by the stars of The Story of Curtis Mayfield at Black Ensemble Theater.

09/25/2013 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

The Story of Curtis Mayfield

Clip: 9/25/2013 | 9m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

We are joined by the stars of The Story of Curtis Mayfield at Black Ensemble Theater.

Chicago music legend Curtis Mayfield is remembered onstage at Black Ensemble Theater. We talk with the two men who portray Mayfield in the play, including one who knew him. Read an interview with the theater's founder and watch a web extra video of Mayfield from WTTW's archives.

09/25/2013 | Rating NR

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