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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

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Documentary   History   Music
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Spanish
📆 Date Released: 1972-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 93 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

Beloved Cast

Héctor Lavoe original image
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Héctor Lavoe
Willie Colón original image
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Willie Colón
Ray Barretto original image
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Ray Barretto
Bobby Cruz original image
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Bobby Cruz
Cheo Feliciano original image
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Cheo Feliciano
Richie Ray original image
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Richie Ray
Bobby Valentín original image
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Bobby Valentín
Ismael Miranda original image
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Ismael Miranda
Roberto Roena original image
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Roberto Roena

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