Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

Released: 2 Jan 1983 Duration: 0h 59min Genre: Documentary

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.