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The Wiz (1978)
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Product Details
- Starring: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King
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- Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
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- Binding: VHS Tape
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- Director: Sidney Lumet
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- EAN: 9781558801233
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- Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
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- ISBN: 1558801235
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- Label: Universal Studios
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- Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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- Product Group: Video
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- Publisher: Universal Studios
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- Release Date: 1992-03-01
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- Studio: Universal Studios
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- Theatrical Release Date: 1978-10-24
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- Title: The Wiz (1978)
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- UPC: 096895504037
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Avg Customer Rating: 
Product Description: Though it may be thought of as sacrilegious to remake a classic such as The Wizard of Oz, this 1978 film directed by Sidney Lumet (The Pawnbroker, Serpico) is a vibrant and entertaining retelling of the modern fable, featuring an all black cast in the familiar story of a rural small-town girl whose dreams transport her to a magical world where the battle between good and evil gives the real world a sense of perspective. Rendered in the style of a musical (based on a successful Broadway run), the film benefits from using new contemporary music from stars Diana Ross (Mahogany, Lady Sings the Blues) as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the shy Scarecrow, with music arranged by Quincy Jones. This visually and musically exciting film is less a remake than a reinvention that stands and dances very well on its own. --Robert Lane
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Customer Reviews
Black Hollywood
I love it. The song track is good, and it is a creative swing from the original. They did a good job with updating and modernizing the old fairytale. The don't bring me no bad news dance sequence is my favorite.
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Great Movie
This is another one of my all time favorites!! I love this movie because it was funny and a great watch. Get it!!!
Toya
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African American Version
This such a fun movie. I totally enjoyed it. It is a classic and my family has been watching it for years. I love seeing the black Michael.
To the Native American who doesn't like it because she doesn't see herself in it, so what. This is the African American version of the movie. African Americans have a unique culture, style, and way of doing things. Though we are only 12 percent of the population, we dictatate about 85% of American and World popular culture. We are the most excititing, charismatic, and creative people on the planet. I know you know that. This is a fact. You really did not expect to see a movie called the Wiz with non blacks as the primary characters? That would be silly.
I would suggest that you and others who feel as you do create your own version of the the Wizard of Oz. That what we did. It is not a film maker's responsiblity to make you or anyone feel comfortable. A fim maker write movies that speaks to their spirit, and those people who spirits connect with the production support the work. If you expect the world to make you feel comfortable, you are looking for a rude awakening.
As far as you don't feel comfortable watching all black or white shows, that is a personal issue. You need to ask yourself why you are so bothered. I don't have a problem watching all white shows if I find them interesting. However, I enjoy seeing productions most with a cast that looks like me. I bet you would have a different spin if they all look like you. Don't hate! Emulate! Celebrate! Congratulate! Ciao
PS. Folks: I noticed that this poster gave the original Oz a five rating and it has an all white casts. I wonder what dats all about. Hater!?
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The Wiz
I love this movie and the price including shipping was extremely reasonable!!! It's a classic and it plays well! Thanks again for everything!
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I loved this movie!
I dont know what everybody else is talking about but this movie was and is the ish!!All the singing and songs were great!Go Motown
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