Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

1983 en 59 minutes

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Plot

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.

Trailer

Cast

Ilka Tanya Payán

Ilka Tanya Payán

Narrator

Luis Muñoz Marín

Luis Muñoz Marín

Self (Archive Footage)

Teodoro Moscos

Teodoro Moscos

Self

Roberto Sánchez Vilella

Roberto Sánchez Vilella

Self

Luis A. Ferré

Luis A. Ferré

Self

Jacobo Morales

Jacobo Morales

Self

Sunshine Logroño

Sunshine Logroño

Self

Luis Antonio Cosme

Luis Antonio Cosme

Self

Pedro Albizu Campos

Pedro Albizu Campos

Self (Archive Footage)

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