Blackout in Puerto Rico

In Blackout in Puerto Rico, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the humanitarian and economic crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. The film examines how the federal response, Wall Street, and years of neglect have left the island struggling to survive.

Other Authors: Infobase,, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2018]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (53 min., 15 sec)) : sound.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Blackout in Puerto Rico (2:14);
  • Unprecedented Disaster (3:35);
  • Hurricane Maria Aftermath (5:11);
  • Puerto Rico History (4:03);
  • Wall Street Maneuvers (9:35);
  • Puerto Rico Defaults (3:08);
  • Wall Street Bailed Out (3:25);
  • Caught Off Guard (5:02);
  • Blue Roof Problems (5:42);
  • Beyond Supplies (5:08);
  • Bleak Future (4:51);
  • Credits: Blackout in Puerto Rico (1:01);