Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983)
• January 2nd, 1983 • 0h 59min
Documentary
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.
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