La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
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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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Linda Ronstadt
San Miguel
Known for
The Pirates of Penzance
Paul Rodríguez
Satanas
Known for
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
A Cinderella Story
Luis Valdez
Phil Esparza
Also in
The Cisco Kid
Robert Beltran
Luzbel
Known for
Star Trek: Voyager
Night of the Comet
Karen J. McCabe
Karla Montana
Gila
Known for
Stand and Deliver
Kimberly Myers
Anahuac Valdez
Bato
No other roles listed
Richard D. Soto
León Singer
El Hermitano
Known for
My Family
Out to Sea
Zach Staenberg
Luis Valdez Director · Chuy Elizondo Cinematographer Zach Staenberg Editor
United States release December 23, 1991 · Produced in United States · Production El Teatro Campesino
Production
Richard Soto Productions
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El Teatro Campesino
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United States
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Original language
English
Release dates
United States · December 23, 1991
Theatrical
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