CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

2025
26m
10.0

10.0/10

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Documentary History

"Life isn't a race. It's a relay."

Overview

Born into poverty in Panama, Cirilo McSween’s journey is one of defiance, resilience, and triumph over systemic barriers. Against the backdrop of Jim Crow America, he confronts racism while pursuing the American Dream. From his arrival in the U.S. as an ambitious immigrant to his rise as a trailblazing entrepreneur and civil rights activist, McSween’s life stands as a testament to determination and community. Through tireless advocacy for equality and opportunity, he helped shape both Panama’s identity and Chicago’s civil rights movement. A confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pioneering insurance executive, and a philanthropist empowering underserved communities, McSween’s story bridges nations and generations. CIRILO, A Legacy Untold illuminates a transformative figure whose legacy continues to inspire across the Americas.

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Status: Released

Budget: $35,000

Language: EN

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Cast

Cirilo McSween
Cirilo McSween

Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte

John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy

Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter

Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby

Narrator

Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks

Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin

Omar Torrijos
Omar Torrijos

Blanton Canandy
Blanton Canandy

Jeanette Simpson
Jeanette Simpson

Janette C. Wilson
Janette C. Wilson

Key Crew

Justin O. Cooper
Director
Justin O. Cooper
Producer
Justin O. Cooper
Writer
Justin O. Cooper
Executive Producer
Ann Nesby
Executive Producer