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CIRILO, A Legacy Untold (2025)

2025-02-14 · 26m · EN
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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.

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Justin O. CooperRéalisation, Scénariste

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Cirilo McSweenCirilo McSweenHarry BelafonteHarry BelafonteJohn F. KennedyJohn F. KennedyJimmy CarterJimmy CarterAnn NesbyAnn NesbyNarratorRosa ParksRosa ParksBayard RustinBayard RustinOmar TorrijosOmar TorrijosBlanton CanandyBlanton CanandyJeanette SimpsonJeanette SimpsonJanette C. WilsonJanette C. Wilson

Movie DNA

Affinité de genreDocumentaire · HistoireRythmeCourtPréférence de réalisation2029955Préférence de casting2029951 · 154774 · 75258Préférence de paysUsPréférence de décennie2020

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What is CIRILO, A Legacy Untold about?

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.

How long is CIRILO, A Legacy Untold?

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold has a runtime of 26 minutes.