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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

NR·1972·86m

Summary

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.

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Leon Gast

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Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

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$0.00

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Keywords

new york city
dancing
1970s
ghetto
nightclub
salsa
fania
latin music
lower east side
puerto rican