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.
Director
Pedro A. Rivera, Susan Zeig
Writers
Pedro A. Rivera
Release Date
January 2, 1983
Runtime
0h 59m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños