The Wiz (1978) • New 4K Restoration

New 4K Restoration • Fri, Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 10

L. Frank Baum’s timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a funky reimagining in this lavish adaptation of a landmark Broadway show based on the book. Diana Ross brings her showstopping star power to the role of Dorothy, here a Harlem schoolteacher who is magically transported to a surreal fantasyland that resembles New York City, complete with man-eating trash cans and a disco paradise. Propelled by the musical contributions of Quincy Jones and an all-star cast that includes Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne, this dazzling soul spectacular from legendary director Sidney Lumet reframes a beloved tale through the Black American experience, creating a powerful celebration of self-determination. – Criterion Collection

1978 • dir Sidney Lumet w/Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russel, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Lena Horne, Richard Pryor • 134 min • 4K DCP

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