Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) — Plot

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 1972
• Runtime
• 86 min
• Genres
• Documentary, History, Music
• Director
• Leon Gast

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) — Cast

H

Héctor Lavoe Self Willie Colón Self Ray Barretto Self

B

Bobby Cruz Self

C

Cheo Feliciano Self

R

Richie Ray Self

B

Bobby Valentín Self

I

Ismael Miranda Self