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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

19721h 26mLeon Gast

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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.

DocumentaryHistoryMusic
New York CityDancing1970sGhettoNightclubSalsaFaniaLatin MusicLower East SidePuerto Rican

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What is Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972) about?

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…

Who stars in Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)?

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) stars Héctor Lavoe (Self), Willie Colón (Self), Ray Barretto (Self), Bobby Cruz (Self), Cheo Feliciano (Self). The film was directed by Leon Gast.

How long is Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)?

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972.

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