La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
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
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Music, Drama, Comedy
- Studio: Richard Soto Productions, El Teatro Campesino
- Keyword: folk
- Director: Luis Valdez
- Cast: Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran, Karla Montana, Anahuac Valdez, León Singer