La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
1991, English. Directed by Luis Valdez.
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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- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 23 December 1991
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Who directed La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) was directed by Luis Valdez and stars Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran.