Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
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.
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- Cast
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Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1983
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
Production Companies
Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños
Director
Pedro A. Rivera
Description
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.
