How 40 years ago ‘The Wiz’ forever changed black culture
WEBThe film adaptation of the Broadway musical ‘The Wiz’ was a groundbreaking achievement in black representation and expression, with a soundtrack by Quincy Jones and a cast of stars. Learn how...
Celebrating Classic Musical Film 'The Wiz' on Its 40th Anniversary
WEBNov 20, 2018 · The Wiz is director Sidney Lumet’s blackened-up reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and, less directly, the 1939 black-and-white-to-Technicolor film,...
Behind the Making of 'The Wiz': A Phantasmagoria of ... - Black …
WEBJul 27, 2022 · The Wiz is a film adaptation of a Broadway musical that reimagined The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in a contemporary African-American context. Learn about the history, cast, and reception of this cult classic that …
Exploring Black Culture & Costumes in 'The Wiz' Film (1978) and …
WEBOct 30, 2022 · Learn how The Wiz film and stage production feature costumes that reflect Black culture and African traditions. See Michael Jackson's Scarecrow, Diana Ross' Dorothy, and other characters' styles and hairstyles.
Commentary: On its 40th anniversary, a look at how 'The Wiz' …
WEBOct 24, 2018 · “The Wiz” is foremost a story of racial liberation, and an early piece of Afrofuturism — the combination of science fiction, fantasy, magic realism and ancient African tradition that critiques...
'The Wiz' Turns 40: How The Film Put The Black Experience In
WEBOct 24, 2018 · But it took me dozens of views to realize The Wiz was more than an all-Black adaptation of the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer classic. It was, and remains, a powerful critique of anti-Blackness and racism within America.
The 40th Anniversary of ‘The Wiz’ and How it Forever Changed Black Culture
WEBOct 26, 2018 · The Wiz is a film adaptation of a Broadway musical that reimagines The Wonderful Wizard of Oz through a black lens. It features a diverse cast, a soulful soundtrack and a celebration of black culture that has influenced generations of …
'The Wiz' Turns 45: The Legacy and Legends Behind the Film
WEBOct 24, 2023 · It's time to ease on down the road back to 1978 in celebration of an iconic film's birthday. On this day in 1978, 45 years ago, The Wiz was released in theaters as the film adaptation of the 1974 broadway musical of the same title.
How Lumet's 'The Wiz' became a black cult classic - TheGrio
WEBApr 11, 2011 · The Wiz is a 1978 musical film directed by Sidney Lumet, based on the Broadway adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. It features a predominantly black cast, including Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and...
Essay: 'The Wiz' is Pure Black Excellence - NBC News
WEBDec 3, 2015 · 'The Wiz' is more than an award-winning Broadway musical. Its evolution into a feature film and many revivals emerged to become a reflection of African-American culture.
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