Cyril (2021)
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.
| Movie ID | 135116 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Andrew Paul |
| Main cast | Cyril Wecht, David Whalen, Sam Lothard, Susie McGregor-Laine, Jenny Malarkey, Cherrita Southers |
| Release date | 24 July 2021 |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 110 min (1h 50m) |
| Rating | – |
| Production house | Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company |
Director: Andrew Paul
Writers: Mark Clayton Southers
Top cast
Cyril WechtSelf
David WhalenSelf
Sam LothardSelf
Susie McGregor-LaineSelf
Jenny MalarkeySelf
Cherrita SouthersSelf
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