CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

Feb 14, 2025

0h 26m

★ 10.0

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

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.

Genres

Documentary

History

Production Companies

JOCMedia & Entertainment, LLC

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold Trailers

Cast

Cirilo McSween

Harry Belafonte

John F. Kennedy

Jimmy Carter

Narrator

Ann Nesby

Rosa Parks

Bayard Rustin

Omar Torrijos

Blanton Canandy

Jeanette Simpson

Janette C. Wilson

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