
Genres
Documentary , History , Music
Duration
86 min
Director
Leon Gast
Rating
8.0
Release Date
January 1, 1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Original title: Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
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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.