Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Name: Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Director: Leon Gast
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 1972-01-01
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, Bobby Cruz, Cheo Feliciano

Directed by Leon Gast

Documentary

History Music

19721h 26m8.0

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.