Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

IMDb 8.0 1972 • 86 min • DocumentaryHistoryMusic

Director

Leon Gast

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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