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Content: In the community of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, the main character, played by the esteemed comedian José Miguel Agrelot, buys a washing machine for his wife. However, the town has no electrical power. The movie’s depiction of the jíbaro as naive and comical created a rift among the DivEdCo personnel, especially its community organizers. It was censored by the government and shelved for many years.

Countries:

Puerto Rico

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

50 minutes

Year:

1961

Directors:

Amílcar Tirado

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Production companies:

Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico,

Divedco

Actors:

Crews:

Director

Writer

Editor

Editor

Camera Operator