Manos a la Obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap

Documentary · 1997 FlikFlixPick

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.

Starring: Joe Ritter, Pamela Yates, Ilka Tanya Payán, Jean Carlomusto, Alicia Weber, James Gaffney, Rick Dior
Director: Susan Zeig

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Joe RitterFirst Assistant Camera
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Pamela YatesSound Recordist, Sound
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Ilka Tanya PayánNarrator
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Jean CarlomustoAssistant Editor
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James GaffneyAnimation
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Alicia WeberDirector of Photography, Cinematography
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Rick DiorSound Mixer
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Pedro A. RiveraProducer, Writer, Director
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Susan ZeigDirector, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography, Cinematography
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Jaime BarriosSound Recordist, Executive Producer, Sound
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Lucille RhodesSound Editor, Editorial Services
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Lorenzo HomarProduction Illustrator
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Wilfredo EchevarriaFirst Assistant Camera
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Pedro BonillaFirst Assistant Camera
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Frank HostAdditional Editing
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José YglesiasOther

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