New Play Examines Trailblazing African-American Actor

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The new play “Red Velvet” tells the story of the first black actor to portray Othello.

Aired 12/11/2017 | Rating NR

New Play Examines Trailblazing African-American Actor

Clip: 12/11/2017 | 4m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

The new play “Red Velvet” tells the story of the first black actor to portray Othello.

Exploring the connection between a controversial painting at the Art Institute and the new play “Red Velvet” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Aired 12/11/2017 | Rating NR

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