The untold story of the most renowned African-American stage actor of the 19th century and his struggle in the face of overwhelming prejudice. Red Velvet tells the true story of Ira Aldridge, who shocked London society in 1833 when he became the first black actor to play Othello and who went on to become the highest-paid actor in Europe.
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