CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 1h 26m

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

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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.

Directed byLeon Gast

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1972
Studios
Fania Records

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Featuring

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9 credited
Starring

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

Creative team
Directed by
Leon Gast
Produced by
Barrie Singer

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