The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement
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The Delano Manongs tells the story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers who instigated 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 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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marissa Aroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Marissa Aroy
- Original Title
- The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marissa Aroy
Marissa Aroy
Nick August-Perna
Niall McKay
Department Leadership Roster
Marissa Aroy
Director
Marissa Aroy
Writer
Niall McKay
Producer
Nick August-Perna
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What is The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement about?
The Delano Manongs tells the story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers who instigated 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 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.
Who directed The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement?
The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement was directed by Marissa Aroy.
Who stars in The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement?
The principal cast of The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement includes Alex Fabros, Richard Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Andy Imutan, Johnny Itliong.
When was The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement released and how long is it?
The Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes Of The United Farm Workers Movement was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 28m.