Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

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Documentary
Runtime
59 mins
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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.

Cast

  • Ilka Tanya Payán

Director

  • Pedro A. Rivera
  • Susan Zeig

Producers

  • Pedro A. Rivera
  • Susan Zeig

Screenwriter

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