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Oct 24, 1978 · The Wiz: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross. An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
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May 17, 2020 · 950 subscribers. 16. 1.7K views 3 years ago. It took nearly 70 years from the premier of The Wizard of Oz for a beloved group of the movie's performers to finally get their star on the...
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The Wiz is a 1978 American musical fantasy adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical of the same name, the film reimagines the classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African-American cast.
- October 24, 1978
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Oct 20, 2013 · Dorothy ( Diana Ross) and Toto are transported to Oz via blizzard, and their first stop is this leftover World’s Fair construction, which serves as Munchkinland. She lands on the Wicked Witch...
Early works (1902–1933) While the 1939 film is the most well known adaptation (see section below), it was not the first outside work to show the Munchkins in film or musical format. One of the first musical adaptations of Baum's books took place in 1902; it was also dubbed The Wizard of Oz.
Apr 24, 2024 · Behind The Scenes Of Munchkinland In ‘The Wizard Of Oz’. Erin McCann. Updated April 24, 2024 69.8K views 14 items. Considered by many to be one of the best movies of all time, The Wizard of Oz paved a way for both color movies and special effects upon its release in 1939.
