Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation BootstrapMovie
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.
About Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap is a 1983 documentary movie directed by Pedro A. Rivera, Susan Zeig.
The production information lists a runtime of 59m, production credits from United States of America, Puerto Rico, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Ilka Tanya Payán, Luis Muñoz Marín, Teodoro Moscos, Roberto Sánchez Vilella. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
