Delano Manongs - Seattle Screening AAPI & Labor History Month
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On 05/19 Filipino American National Historical Society of Greater Seattle will be screening "DELANO MANONGS: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers". This Emmy nominated documentary reveals the involvement of Filipinos in the Civil Rights era of 1965 who sparked the biggest labor movement in American history and partnered with Cesar Chavez. The film highlights revolutionary Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong and will bring attention to both Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month & Labor History Month in May.
Special Guests will be: - Director Marissa Aroy - New York City, Emmy winner (Sikhs)
- Rey Pascua - Yakima, policymaker & friend of Larry Itliong
- Richard Gurtiza - Seattle, local labor union activist
Our screening will bring together Asian American film-makers, Asian American historians, and personal friends of Larry Itliong to discuss and relate their experiences with the larger Seattle community. Delano Manongs Director Marissa Aroy will be present to share her vision on the creative process of filming. Never before heard commentary will come from activist Rey Pascua who travelled to Delano in his youth to work with Filipino Labor leaders. Richard Gurtiza will also be on our panel to illuminate the Seattle relationships with Filipino American labor.
The event will take place at Hing Hay Coworks, a new community and entrepreneurial space from SCIDPDA located in the heart of Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
Through the film screening, artist presentations, speaking panel, and community discussion we will increase awareness and collective community growth that will bring interaction across Seattle in the Asian Pacific American communities.
Thanks to our Sponsors & Partners: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Columbia Legal Services, The Alaskeros Foundation, Kalsada Coffee, Hoodfamous Bake Shop, and Nate's Wings & Waffles.
Organizer Filipino American National Historical Society of Greater Seattle
Organizer of Delano Manongs - Seattle Screening AAPI & Labor History Month
