Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

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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.