Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Héctor Lavoe

Héctor LavoeSelf

Willie ColónSelf

Ray BarrettoSelf

Bobby Cruz

Bobby CruzSelf

Cheo Feliciano

Cheo FelicianoSelf

Richie Ray

Richie RaySelf

Bobby Valentín

Bobby ValentínSelf

Ismael Miranda

Ismael MirandaSelf

Roberto Roena

Roberto RoenaSelf