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Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

Release: 1983-01-02 ·Runtime: 59m
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.

Production Countries

United States of America Puerto Rico

Production Companies

Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños

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