Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) poster

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

1972 • 1h26m Documentary, History, Music

Rating

8.0/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Leon Gast

Cast

Héctor Lavoe

Willie Colón

Ray Barretto

Release date

1/1/1972

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

2