Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

1/1/1972 1h 26m 8.0/10

Overview

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.

Director

Leon Gast

Top Billed Cast

Willie Colón

Willie Colón

Self

Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto

Self

Cheo Feliciano

Self

Héctor Lavoe

Self

Bobby Cruz

Self

Richie Ray

Self

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