CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 26m · NR

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

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

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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.

Directed byJustin O. Cooper

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 26m
Language
EN
Released
February 14, 2025
Budget
$35,000
Studios
JOCMedia & Entertainment, LLC

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10 credited
Starring

Cirilo McSween

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Ann Nesby

Narrator

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

Bayard Rustin

Omar Torrijos

Omar Torrijos

Blanton Canandy

Jeanette Simpson

Creative team
Directed by
Justin O. Cooper
Written by
Justin O. Cooper
Produced by
Justin O. Cooper

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