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Feature film — 2025

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold (2025)

10.00h 26mDocumentary — 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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Director: Justin O. Cooper

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Cast & crew

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Cirilo McSween

Harry Belafonte as

Harry Belafonte

John F. Kennedy as

John F. Kennedy

Jimmy Carter as

Jimmy Carter

A

Ann Nesby

Narrator

Rosa Parks as

Rosa Parks

B

Bayard Rustin

Omar Torrijos as

Omar Torrijos

B

Blanton Canandy

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Jeanette Simpson

J

Janette C. Wilson

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