Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

  • Rated 8.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1972
  • 1h 26m
  • Documentary
  • History
  • Music

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.

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Director
Leon Gast
Starring
Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, Bobby Cruz

Cast

  • Héctor Lavoe

    Self

  • Willie Colón

    Willie Colón

    Self

  • Ray Barretto

    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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