Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1972

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Spanish

Countries

United States of America

Production

Fania Records

Cast

Cheo Feliciano,Roberto Roena,Willie Colón,Richie Ray,Ray Barretto,Bobby Cruz,Héctor Lavoe,Ismael Miranda,Bobby Valentín

Director

Leon Gast

Producer

Barrie Singer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0833608