La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

The story

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 & crew

Linda RonstadtSan Miguel

Paul RodríguezSatanas

Robert BeltranLuzbel

Karla Montana

Karla MontanaGila

Anahuac Valdez

Anahuac ValdezBato

León SingerEl Hermitano

Lalo Guerrero

Lalo GuerreroTebano the Elder

Cheech MarinEl Cosmico

Don NovelloFather Guido Sarducci

Freddy FenderTebano the Younger

Mario PardoCucharon

Miguel SandovalBartolo