
The Story of Curtis Mayfield
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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.
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The Story of Curtis Mayfield
Clip: 9/25/2013 | 9m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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