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Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

198359mPedro A. Rivera,Susan Zeig

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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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What is Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983) about?

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.

Who stars in Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap?

Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap stars Ilka Tanya Payán (Narrator), Luis Muñoz Marín (Self (Archive Footage)), Teodoro Moscos (Self), Roberto Sánchez Vilella (Self), Luis A. Ferré (Self). The film was directed by Pedro A. Rivera.

How long is Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap?

Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1983.

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