Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Pedro A. Rivera,Susan Zeig
- Producer : Pedro A. Rivera,Susan Zeig
- Writer : Pedro A. Rivera
- Editor : Susan Zeig
- Cast : Ilka Tanya Payán,Luis Muñoz Marín,Teodoro Moscos,Roberto Sánchez Vilella,Luis A. Ferré,Jacobo Morales,Sunshine Logroño,Luis Antonio Cosme,Pedro Albizu Campos
Cast
Narrator
Self (Archive Footage)
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self (Archive Footage)
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Facts
Original TitleManos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
Status Released
Release Information
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1983-01-02
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesCentro de Estudios Puertorriqueños
Genres
- Documentary
