Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)

01/01/1972 (US) • 1h 26m

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

dancing

1970s

ghetto

nightclub

salsa

fania

latin music

lower east side

puerto rican

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