Bobby Cruz

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.

Agustina, María, and Conchita are three sisters who came to New York on a shopping trip and spent all of the money their wealthy father gave them. They can't pay their hotel bill and now owe money to some gangsters.