Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

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

Created by

Jaime Barrios

Writers

Pedro A. Rivera