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.
Linda Ronstadt
as San Miguel
Paul Rodríguez
as Satanas
Robert Beltran
as Luzbel
Karla Montana
as Gila
Anahuac Valdez
as Bato
León Singer
as El Hermitano
Lalo Guerrero
as Tebano the Elder
Cheech Marin
as El Cosmico
Don Novello
as Father Guido Sarducci
Freddy Fender
as Tebano the Younger
Mario Pardo
as Cucharon
Miguel Sandoval
as Bartolo
