Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972): Cast

Leon Gast’s musical documentary explores New York City’s Latin scene, featuring live performances by salsa legends the Fania All‑Stars and the Spanish‑Speaking People of New York. It records urban Hispanic culture, from cockfights and Santería in Spanish Harlem’s El Barrio to rooftop gatherings, street life, and shows at the Cheetah Club.

• Director Leon Gast

• CF Cheo Feliciano as themselves
• RB Ray Barretto as themselves
• WC Willie Colón as themselves
• IM Ismael Miranda as themselves

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Also known as

• Nuestra Cosa Latina
• Los bravos del sabor