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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

80% | Jan 01, 1972 | Documentary, History, Music

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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Leon Gast
Director
Victor Kanefsky
Editor

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