Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983)
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.
Released: Jan 02, 1983
Runtime: 59 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Ilka Tanya Payán
Crew: Alicia Weber (Director of Photography), Jaime Barrios (Executive Producer), Pedro A. Rivera (Director), Susan Zeig (Director), Susan Zeig (Producer), Lorenzo Homar (Production Illustrator)