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

Schedule

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Smithsonian National Museum of American History | Washington, DC

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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 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 . 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 .

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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 narra la historia del líder de trabajadores agrícolas Larry Itliong y los campesinos filipinos que inspiraron uno de los momentos decisivos del movimiento agrícola estadounidense: la huelga de la uva de Delano en 1965, que condujo a la conformación de la Unión de Campesinos (UFW). Si bien el movimiento suele asociarse con César Chávez y se considera una iniciativa liderada por chicanos, los filipinos desempeñaron un papel fundamental. Itliong, un experimentado sindicalista, movilizó a un grupo de 1500 trabajadores filipinos para declararse en huelga contra los viticultores de Delano, California, lo que desencadenó una colaboración multiétnica entre filipinos, chicanos y trabajadores de otras etnias que perduró 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 .
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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
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