Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

The read

It runs a compact 1h 26m.

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Leon GastDirector

Cast

• Héctor LavoeSelf
• Willie ColónSelf
• Ray BarrettoSelf
• Bobby CruzSelf
• Cheo FelicianoSelf
• Richie RaySelf
• Bobby ValentínSelf
• Ismael MirandaSelf
• Roberto RoenaSelf

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