Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

January 2, 1983
59 minutes
Pedro A. Rivera
Documentary

Overview

This documentary analyzes the origins of the Puerto Rican economic development plan of the 1960’s, better known as Manos a la Obra (or Operation Bootstrap). The film examines this economic plan within the framework of Puerto Rican society, with special emphasis on the mass migration of Puerto Ricans to the mainland.

Movie Details

Release Date

January 2, 1983

Runtime

59 minutes

Director

Pedro A. Rivera

Production Companies

Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños

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