I think “The Wiz” is a definite must see, well, if you’re into that sort of thing! This 1978 classic originated off of the 1975 Broadway musical featuring an entirely African-American cast. Now, I know most of you are probably thinking about “The Wizard of Oz” which was released in 1939 and was the base of the idea of the Broadway musical. “The Wiz” basically has the same theme for example, Dorothy ends up in Oz and meets numerous and unique characters along the way. The movie pretty much has the same outstanding characters as the original, Dorothy Gale (Diana Ross), Aunt Em (Theresa Merritt), Scarecrow (Michael Jackson), Tin Man (Nipsey Russell), Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross), The Good Witch (Lena Horne), and well, I think you get the picture! “The Wiz” begins in an apartment in Harlem, New York and young Dorothy becomes trapped in a snowstorm and is taken to Oz. Another difference in “The Wiz” and “The Wizard of Oz” is that when Dorothy is first introduced to the wonderful world of Oz, the munchkins are graffiti upon the walls of the park that she is in. When “The Wiz” was released, it wasn’t the best movie in the theater, but I would recommend it because of its tremendous celebrity cast along with the outstanding musical and dance numbers! And especially if you’re looking for a classic remake of a wonderful Broadway play, this is the movie for you!
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