La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991)
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.
Cast
Linda Ronstadt
San Miguel
Paul Rodríguez
Satanas
Robert Beltran
Luzbel
León Singer
El Hermitano
Cheech Marin
El Cosmico
Don Novello
Father Guido Sarducci
Freddy Fender
Tebano the Younger
Mario Pardo
Cucharon
Miguel Sandoval
Bartolo
Lupe Ontiveros
Parranda
Lakin Valdez
Louie DiazRecommendations
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