La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
79 min
Release Date
1991-12-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
4.7
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