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    Cirilo: A Legacy Untold

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    Poster of the movie Cirilo: A Legacy Untold
    2025     Documentary    
    25 minutes
    CountryUSA

    The documentary chronicles the life of Cirilo McSween, a notable entrepreneur and civil rights activist. Born in Panama and confronted with poverty, McSween navigated systemic racism in 1950s America and emerged as a pioneering insurance executive, a McDonald's franchise owner, and a trusted associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Narrated by Grammy-winning singer and actress Ann Nesby, the film includes rare archival footage and interviews with Blanton Canady, Rev. Janette Wilson, and Jeanette Simpson. It highlights McSween's perseverance, leadership, and significant impact.

    Directed byJustin O. Cooper
    Written byJustin O. Cooper

    Featuring

    Jimmy Carter
    Harry Belafonte
    John F. Kennedy
    Rosa Parks
    Ann Nesby
    Bayard Rustin
    Omar Torrijos
    Jeanette Simpson
    Cirilo McSween Sr.
    Blanton Canandy
    Janette C. Wilson

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