Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Name: Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 1972
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 8

1972 · 86 min

Documentary · History · Music

★ 8.0

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Trailer

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.

Crew

Director Leon Gast

Cast

H
Héctor Lavoe
Self
Willie Colón
Self
Ray Barretto
Self
B
Bobby Cruz
Self
C
Cheo Feliciano
Self
R
Richie Ray
Self
B
Bobby Valentín
Self
I
Ismael Miranda
Self
R
Roberto Roena
Self

Crew

Director — Leon Gast

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Intermission

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