Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Originally released in 1972. Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) is a documentary/history film. directed by Leon Gast. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, and Ray Barretto
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fania Records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) about?
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 u...
Who directed Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)?
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) was directed by Leon Gast.
How long is Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)?
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) released?
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)?
The main cast of Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) includes Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, Bobby Cruz, Cheo Feliciano.