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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
8.0 / 10• 1972• 1h 26m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistoryMusic
Storyline
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
HL
Héctor Lavoe
Self
Lead
Willie Colón
Self
Ray Barretto
Self
BC
Bobby Cruz
Self
CF
Cheo Feliciano
Self
RR
Richie Ray
Self
BV
Bobby Valentín
Self
IM
Ismael Miranda
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leon Gast's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
