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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)

1h 26m | PG-13

⭐ 8 / 10

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.

Director: Leon Gast

Studio: Fania Records

Genre: Documentary, History, Music

Video: 720p

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Cast

Héctor Lavoe

Héctor Lavoe

as Self

Willie Colón

Willie Colón

as Self

Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto

as Self

Bobby Cruz

Bobby Cruz

as Self

Cheo Feliciano

Cheo Feliciano

as Self

Richie Ray

Richie Ray

as Self