La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

Name: La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
Genre: Music, Drama, Comedy
Released: 23 Dec 1991
Rating: 4.70
Cast: Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran, Karla Montana, Anahuac Valdez

1991-12-23 United States of America 79 minutes.

4.70 4 votes

Music Drama Comedy folk

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Overview

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.

Year 1991

Studio Richard Soto Productions, El Teatro Campesino

Director Luis Valdez

Crew Luis Valdez (Director), Eileen Weisinger (Stunts), Mike Martinez (Stunts), Chuy Elizondo (Director of Photography), Zach Staenberg (Editor), Joseph Julián González (Music Arranger)

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