Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)
Leon Gast's musical documentary reveals New York City's Latin culture and features live performances of salsa greats The Fania All Stars and The Spanish Speaking People of New York. A document of urban American Hispanic culture, Gast's film captures the rhythms of New York's Spanish Harlem, from illegal cockfights and Santeria rituals to the rooftops and backstreets of El Barrio and the legendary musicians performing at the Cheetah club.
- Date of release
- 1972-01-01
- TMDB
- 8.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Documentary, History, Music
- Director
- Leon Gast
Casting
- Héctor Lavoe — Self
- Willie Colón — Self
- Ray Barretto — Self
- Bobby Cruz — Self
- Cheo Feliciano — Self
- Richie Ray — Self
- Bobby Valentín — Self
- Ismael Miranda — Self
- Roberto Roena — Self
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