Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

59m

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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.

Cast

Ilka Tanya Payán

Luis Muñoz Marín

Self (Archive Footage)

Roberto Sánchez Vilella

Sunshine Logroño

Luis Antonio Cosme

Pedro Albizu Campos

Self (Archive Footage)

Crew

Pedro A. Rivera

Director, Writer, Producer

Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer

Jean Carlomusto

Assistant Editor

Additional Editing

Director of Photography

Executive Producer, Sound

Wilfredo Echevarria

First Assistant Camera

First Assistant Camera

First Assistant Camera

Sound Editor, Editorial Services

Production Illustrator