Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
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.
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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1972
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Documentary, History, Music
User Score
80%
Original Title
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Production Companies
Fania Records
Director
Leon Gast
Description
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.