History Film Forum: "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the UFW"

Film: "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers", in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center The History Film Forum proudly presents Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers , in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center . Delano Manongs tells the story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and the Filipino farm workers who inspired one of the American farm labor movement’s defining moments—the Delano Grape Strike of 1965, which led to the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). While the movement is often associated with Cesar Chavez and understood as a Chicano-led effort, Filipinos played an essential, foundational role. Itliong, a seasoned labor organizer, mobilized a group of 1500 Filipino workers to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California—sparking a multiracial collaboration between Filipino, Chicano, and other ethnic workers that endured for years. After the screening, enjoy a panel conversation with the film’s director, Maríssa Aroy ; Dillon Delvo , Co-Founder and Executive Director of Little Manila Rising; and Sam Vong , Curator of How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories . The discussion will be moderated by Jenn Donato, Registrar at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Following the panel, guests will have an exclusive opportunity to view the new exhibition How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories . __ The National Museum of American History welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This event is wheelchair accessible. Captioning and assistive listening devices will be provided. Additional accommodations are available upon request; please email nmahprograms@si.edu . Two weeks’ notice is preferred. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Seating will be opened first to Eventbrite-registered attendees and then to walk-in visitors. When we reach maximum capacity, the event will be closed to the public.

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