It's no secret that films in the biopic genre can often stretch the truth. These types of films are often simple depictions of myths loosely based on factual accounts rather than accurate depictions of history. Many ethical dilemmas arise from these circumstances. These include prejudicial portrayals that can distort the viewer's perception of how the story may have actually unfolded. Should filmmakers warn viewers that certain historical details in their next film have been altered for cinematic purposes? What are the editorial ethics when important details relating to essential elements of the story are left in the proverbial editing room? The brand new film "Cesar Chavez" does a lot of work to tell the often-overlooked story of California migrant farmworker activism and organizing, but in the process manages to erase the relevant contributions of Filipinos that many consider like pioneers. There is much to welcome regarding the inclusion of UFW co-founder and Filipino Larry Itliong in the Hollywood biopic “Cesar Chavez” directed by Diego Luna. Unfortunately, its representation is problematic. The film fails to present an accurate history of this historically significant farmworker movement. “Cesar Chavez” does not emphasize the historic multi-ethnic partnership between Mexicans and Filipinos in the UFW and the effort that grew out of the 1965 Filipino grape strike. Instead, the film is told from a predominantly Chicano perspective/one that only lightly emphasizes the contribution of Filipino-American farmworkers. As for director Luna's vision, the story of the farm workers' struggle has an important plot.... ... middle of paper ...... the film "Cesar Chavez" will influence, with a little chance, Hollywood to create more films that reflect our diverse American stories. Filipino Americans make up the largest group of Asian Americans in California, the third largest minority group in California, and the second largest Asian ethnic group in the United States of America. Chicanos/as and Filipinos are the two fastest growing ethnic groups in the country. With more documentaries like “Delano Manongs,” literature, and more ethnic studies discourse focused on promoting an accurate representation of history that highlights the experiences of Filipinos in the California labor movement, an opportunity to erasing the history of erasure presents itself. In summary, it is imperative that a substantial place reserved for Filipino descendants in American history not be buried or lost, especially in a popular form of media like cinema..