CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

Name: CIRILO, A Legacy Untold
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2025-02-14
Rating: 10

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

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26m

2025

Released

en

Documentary History

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.

Budget

$35,000

Release Date

February 14, 2025

Production

JOCMedia & Entertainment, LLC

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Cast

11 people

Cirilo McSween

Acting

Harry Belafonte

Acting

John F. Kennedy

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Jimmy Carter

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Ann Nesby

Narrator

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Rosa Parks

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Bayard Rustin

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Omar Torrijos

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Blanton Canandy

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Jeanette Simpson

Acting

Janette C. Wilson

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