Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

January 01, 1972 | 86 min

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.

Genres

Documentary History Music

Cast

Naomi Scott

Héctor Lavoe

Naomi Scott

Willie Colón

Naomi Scott

Ray Barretto

Naomi Scott

Bobby Cruz

Naomi Scott

Cheo Feliciano

Naomi Scott

Richie Ray

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