Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
86 mins
Status
Finished
All details and tags
★80% Average★2 Users

Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
86 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1972
Season
1972
Average Score
80%
Mean Score
80%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Fania Records
Genres
Documentary, History, Music
Country
United States

Tags

new york city50%dancing50%1970s50%ghetto50%nightclub50%salsa50%fania50%latin music50%lower east side50%puerto rican50%

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

Recommendations

No recommendations yet. Add the first one.