Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983)

0.0/10 • 59 min • 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.

Cast

Jacobo Morales

Sunshine Logroño

Self

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