Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Leon Gast
1972-01-01


8
86 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Héctor Lavoe Self Unowned
Willie Colón Self Unowned
Ray Barretto Self Unowned
Bobby Cruz Self Unowned
Cheo Feliciano Self Unowned
Richie Ray Self Unowned
Bobby Valentín Self Unowned
Ismael Miranda Self Unowned
Roberto Roena Self Unowned