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CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

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

10 average rating
10
English / 26 MIN. / 2025

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The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Cirilo McSweenHarry BelafonteJohn F. KennedyJimmy CarterAnn NesbyRosa ParksBayard RustinOmar TorrijosBlanton CanandyJeanette SimpsonJanette C. Wilson

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