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    Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

    86'

    1972-01-01

    8

    Documentary,History,Music

    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.

    DirectingLeon Gast

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Héctor Lavoe

    1

    Self

    Willie Colón

    1

    Self

    Ray Barretto

    1

    Self

    Bobby Cruz

    1

    Self

    Cheo Feliciano

    1

    Self

    Richie Ray

    1

    Self

    Bobby Valentín

    1

    Self

    Ismael Miranda

    1

    Self

    Roberto Roena

    Images Gallery

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
      2. Spanish
    • List of companies:
      1. Fania Records
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.8377
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

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