Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Luis Valdez
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 4.8/10 based on 5 votes.
Who directed La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale was directed by Luis Valdez and released in 1991.
How long is La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1991-12-23
- Status
- Released