Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
Jan 02, 1983 · 59m
Director
Pedro A. Rivera, Susan ZeigOverview
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 of Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
Crew of Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
Pedro A. RiveraDirector, Producer, Writer- Susan ZeigDirector, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography
- Jaime BarriosSound, Executive Producer
- Alicia WeberDirector of Photography
- Lucille RhodesSound Editor, Editorial Services
- Lorenzo HomarProduction Illustrator
- Rick DiorSound Mixer
- Joe RitterFirst Assistant Camera
- Wilfredo EchevarriaFirst Assistant Camera
- Pedro BonillaFirst Assistant Camera
Jean CarlomustoAssistant Editor- Frank HostAdditional Editing
- James GaffneyAnimation
- José YglesiasOther
Pamela YatesSound
About Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap
What is Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap about?
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.
When was Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap released?
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap was released on January 2, 1983.
How long is Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap?
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap runs 59 minutes.
Who directed Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap?
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap was directed by Pedro A. Rivera and Susan Zeig.
Who is in the cast of Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap?
The cast of Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap includes Ilka Tanya Payán (Narrator), Luis Muñoz Marín (Self (Archive Footage)), Teodoro Moscos (Self), Roberto Sánchez Vilella (Self) and Luis A. Ferré (Self).