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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

19911h 19mLuis Valdez

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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.

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What is La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) about?

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…

Who stars in La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?

La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale stars Linda Ronstadt (San Miguel), Paul Rodríguez (Satanas), Robert Beltran (Luzbel), Karla Montana (Gila), Anahuac Valdez (Bato). The film was directed by Luis Valdez.

How long is La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?

La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991.

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