CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold (2025)

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

Documentary History

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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  • Release Date: 2025-02-14
  • Runtime: 0h 26min
  • Director: Justin O. Cooper

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Cast

  • Cirilo McSween

  • Harry Belafonte

  • John F. Kennedy

  • Jimmy Carter

  • Ann Nesby

    Narrator

  • Rosa Parks

  • Bayard Rustin

  • Omar Torrijos

  • Blanton Canandy

  • Jeanette Simpson

  • Janette C. Wilson

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