La Pastorela The Shepherds Tale (1991)

Originally produced for PBSs 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 TexMex 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 Gods Angels over Satans diablos Full of drama comedy fantasy and wonderful music this is a rare film the whole family can enjoy together