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

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Smithsonian National Museum of American History | Washington, DC

Film: "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers", in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
About this Event

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 a group of Filipino farm workers who inspired one of the American farm labor movement’s finest hours—The Delano Grape Strike of 1965 that brought about the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). While the movement is known for Cesar Chavez’s leadership and is considered a Chicano movement, Filipinos played a pivotal role. Filipino labor organizer Larry Itliong, a cigar-chomping union veteran, organized a group of 1500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California, beginning a collaboration between Filipinos, Chicanos, and other ethnic workers that would go on for years.


After the screening, enjoy a panel conversation with the film’s director, Maríssa Aroy; Dillon Delvo, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Little Manila Rising; and Sam Vong, Curator, How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories and moderated by Jenn Donato, Registrar, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Following the panel, guests will have an exclusive opportunity to see the new exhibition , presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. How Can You Forget Me explores the history of Little Manila in Stockton, California—once home to the largest Filipino community outside the Philippines—from the 1910s to the 1970s.
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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 [email protected]. 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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El Foro de Cine Histórico presenta con orgullo Delano Manongs: héroes olvidados de la Unión de Campesinos, en asociación con el Centro Asiático Americano del Pacífico de la Smithsonian.

Delano Manongs cuenta la historia del líder de trabajadores agrícolas Larry Itliong y un grupo de campesinos filipinos que inspiraron uno de los momentos más destacados del movimiento agrícola estadounidense: la huelga de la uva de Delano en 1965, que dio origen a la conformación de la Unión de Campesinos (UFW). Si bien el movimiento es conocido por el liderazgo de César Chávez y se considera un movimiento chicano, los filipinos desempeñaron un papel fundamental. Larry Itliong, veterano sindicalista y fumador de puros, organizó a un grupo de 1500 filipinos para una huelga contra los viticultores de Delano, California, iniciando así una colaboración entre filipinos, chicanos y trabajadores de otras etnias que se prolongaría durante años.

Tras la proyección, disfruta de una mesa redonda con la directora de la película, Maríssa Aroy; Dillon Delvo, cofundador y director ejecutivo de Little Manila Rising; y Sam Vong, curador de ¿Cómo puedes olvidarme? Historias filipino-estadounidenses. La mesa será moderada por Jenn Donato, coordinadora de registros del Zoológico Nacional y del Instituto de Biología de la Conservación de la Smithsonian. Después de la mesa redonda, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad exclusiva de ver la nueva exposición , presentada por el Centro Asiático Americano del Pacífico de la Smithsonian.
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El Museo Nacional de Historia Estadounidense da la bienvenida a visitantes de todas las edades y capacidades. Este evento es accesible en silla de ruedas. Se proporcionarán subtítulos y dispositivos de ayuda auditiva. Hay adaptaciones adicionales disponibles previa solicitud; por favor, envía un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Se recomienda avisar con dos semanas de anticipación.

El aforo es limitado y se recomienda reservar. Los asientos se abrirán primero para los asistentes registrados en Eventbrite y luego para los visitantes sin cita previa. Cuando se alcance el aforo máximo, el evento se cerrará al público.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors open for event
🕑: 07:00 PM
Screening begins

Where is it happening?

Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, United States
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