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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
First aired on Jan 1, 1972
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Genres: 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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Héctor Lavoe | Self
Willie Colón | Self
Ray Barretto | Self
Bobby Cruz | Self
Cheo Feliciano | Self
Richie Ray | Self
Featured Crew
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Victor Kanefsky | Editor
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Barrie Singer | Producer
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Leon Gast | Director