Movie

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

★ 8/10 · 2 votes 1972 1h 26m Released

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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.

Cast

H Héctor Lavoe Self Willie Colón Self Ray Barretto Self B Bobby Cruz Self C Cheo Feliciano Self R Richie Ray Self