Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

01/01/1972

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1hr 26min

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Documentary

,History

,Music

STORY

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 & CREW

    Cast

  • Héctor Lavoe
  • Willie Colón
  • Ray Barretto
  • Bobby Cruz
  • Cheo Feliciano

    Director

  • Leon Gast

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Fania Records

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Spanish

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