Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Ilka Tanya Payán Narrator

Luis Muñoz Marín Self (Archive Footage)

Teodoro Moscos Self

Roberto Sánchez Vilella Self

Luis A. Ferré Self