Filipino American Lives FILIPINO AMERICAN LIVES is a limited series that showcases the richness of the Filipino American experience and the nuanced cultural and historical relationship between the US and the Philippines. From the unheralded history of Filipinos and the United Farm Workers Union, to the journey to rediscover the romantic musical traditions of haranas, to the ornately decorated jeepneys, "Filipino American Lives" is an important look at the varied diversity of America and its connection to the world.

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Friday, May 19, 2017 - 6:00 PM    "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers" 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. G

More Filipino American Lives on WORLD (MT)

Friday, May 19, 2017 - 5:00 PM "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade" (WORLD)

Friday, May 19, 2017 - 6:00 PM "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers" (WORLD)

Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 6:00 AM "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade" (WORLD)

Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 7:00 AM "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers" (WORLD)

Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 12:00 PM "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade" (WORLD)

Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 1:00 PM "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers" (WORLD)

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 3:00 AM "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade" (WORLD)

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 9:00 AM "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade" (WORLD)

Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 3:00 AM "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers" (WORLD)

Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 9:00 AM "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers" (WORLD)

Previous Filipino American Lives on WORLD (MT)

Friday, May 19, 2017 - 6:00 PM  "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers"

Friday, May 19, 2017 - 5:00 PM  "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade"

Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 9:00 AM  "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers"

Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 3:00 AM  "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers"

Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 5:00 PM  "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers"

Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 9:00 AM  "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade"

Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 3:00 AM  "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade"

Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 5:00 PM  "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade"

Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 3:00 AM  "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers"

Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 3:00 AM  "Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade"