La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

Originally produced for PBS's Great Performances Series, La Pastorela is a musical retelling of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. We see the tale through the eyes of a modern young girl, the oldest child in a large rural Tex-Mex family. During a surrealistic dream, which brings to mind "The Wizard of Oz," the young chicana makes a fantastical journey with the shepherds and along the way; witnesses the triumph of God's Angels over Satan's diablo's. Full of drama, comedy, fantasy and wonderful music; this is a rare film the whole family can enjoy together.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Music,

Drama,

Comedy

Duration:

79 minutes

Year:

1991

Director:

Luis Valdez

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Company:

Richard Soto Productions,

El Teatro Campesino

Cast:

San Miguel

Satanas

Luzbel

Gila

Bato

Crew:

Director

Costume Designer

Executive Producer

Director of Photography

Stunts