Congratulations to Benedict College alumnus Mr. Justin O. Cooper on an extraordinary achievement! ✨🎬 We are immensely proud to celebrate Justin, producer, writer, director, and editor of CIRILO: A Legacy Untold, the Oscar-qualified documentary short by the South Carolina native that has been nominated for Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film) at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Executive produced and narrated by two-time Grammy Award winner Ann Nesby, the film powerfully chronicles the life and global impact of Cirilo McSween, a Panamanian-born businessman, civil rights leader, and diplomatic bridge-builder. The documentary highlights McSween’s pivotal role in connecting the U.S. Civil Rights Movement with Panama’s fight for sovereignty, shedding light on a legacy that deserves global recognition. Justin O. Cooper’s work exemplifies the power of storytelling to educate, inspire, and preserve history. His achievement is a testament to creative excellence, cultural impact, and the en...