CIRILO, A Legacy Untold 2025
"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
Director: Justin O. Cooper
Cast
Cirilo McSween
Harry Belafonte
John F. Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Ann Nesby
Narrator
Rosa Parks
Bayard Rustin
Omar Torrijos
Blanton Canandy
Jeanette Simpson