CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

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MOVIE
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CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

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

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.

Release Date

2025-02-14

Year

2025

Duration

26m

Status

Released

Score

10.00

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Cast

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Cirilo McSween

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

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Ann Nesby

Narrator

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

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Bayard Rustin

Omar Torrijos

Omar Torrijos

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Blanton Canandy

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Jeanette Simpson