The Wiz (1978)
| Director: | Sidney Lumet |
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| Starring: | Diana Ross Michael Jackson Nipsey Russell Ted Ross Mabel King |
| Year of release: | 1978 |
| Running time: | 135 Min. |
| Age restriction: | PG |
| Category: | Adventure Family Fantasy Musical |
In this version of the classic story – based on the smash Broadway musical – Dorothy is a shy 24-year-old Harlem kindergarten teacher who is brought by a snowstorm to the mysterious Land of Oz, a sprawling, decaying, nightmarish, and dangerous megalopolis that resembles the physical characteristics of New York City. The re-telling of the tale includes various urban settings, extreme sadness and melancholy, and features themes of rising above one’s background and the expectations of others.
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 7 nominations
