CIRILO, A Legacy Untold
CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

CIRILO, A Legacy Untold

10.0

0 hr 26 min

2025-02-14

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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.

Documentary

History

Trailers

Characters

Cirilo McSween

Cirilo McSween

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Ann Nesby

Ann Nesby

Narrator

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

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