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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

  • January 1972
  • 1hr

    33mins

  • Documentary
  • History
  • Music
  • Directed by

    Leon Gast,

    Starring

    Héctor Lavoe,

    Willie Colón,

    Ray Barretto,

    Bobby Cruz

    ...

    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.