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

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.

Release Date : January 2, 1983

Runtime : 59m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños

Countries : United States of America, Puerto Rico

Keywords : woman director