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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

1972-01-01
8
en 86m
DocumentaryHistoryMusic
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.

Editor

Victor Kanefsky

Producer

Barrie Singer

Director

Leon Gast

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Fania Records

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