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.

• Release Date: 1983-01-02
• Runtime: 0h 59min
• Production Company: Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños
• Production Country: United States of America, Puerto Rico
• Directors: Pedro A. Rivera, Susan Zeig.