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.

BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
New audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. Martin
Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana Ross
Trailer
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by critic Aisha Harris

New cover by Komi Olafimihan

Product details

Director	Sidney Lumet
Actor	Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell
Label	Criterion Collection

Genre	Fantasy Musical
Content	Blu-ray
Publication date	10.06.2025
Region code	A
Edition	Criterion Collection, Restored, Special Edition
Version	US Version
Original title	The Wiz
Year of production	1978
Length	134 Minutes
Audio	English
Subtitles	English (for deaf or hard of hearing)

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Written on 15. August 2005 by Leav me alone.
This customer review refers to a alternative version.

Ich habe ihn einmal gesehen und muss zugeben er sit gut! es kann nicht schaden sich mahl einen gemütlichen abend zu machen und diesen film reunzuziehen