Cyril (2021)

Genre : Drama, Crime

Runtime : 1H 50M

Director : Andrew Paul

Synopsis

Using a framework of the contemporary divide on racial justice, Cyril explores famed forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht’s observations on some of the most high-profile American murder cases of the 20th century. This docudrama combines the fictionalized story of a conservative white TV host (David Whalen) and a liberal black cameraman (Sam Lothard) interviewing the former Allegheny County medical examiner for a TV show with Dr. Wecht’s actual observations on real events. The film uniquely dissects the cases of JonBenet Ramsey, Nicole Brown Simpson, and the Kennedy assassination, among others. Based on a play by August Wilson protégé Mark Clayton Southers, Cyril offers a timely look at racism in America.

Actors

Cyril H. Wecht
Cyril H. Wecht
Himself
David Whalen
David Whalen
Sam Lothard
Sam Lothard
Susie McGregor-Laine
Susie McGregor-Laine
Jenny Malarkey
Jenny Malarkey
Cherrita Southers
Cherrita Southers

Crews

Mark Clayton Southers
Mark Clayton Southers
Writer
Andrew Paul
Andrew Paul
Director
P.J. Gaynard
P.J. Gaynard
Cinematography

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