Sliding Scale Community Screening: The Wiz
February 22, 2026
Sliding Scale Community Screenings
When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm, she's miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. 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. New 4K restoration.
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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.
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Principal Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Lena Horne
- Country: USA
- Year: 1978
- Running Time: 134 min.
- Producer: Rob Cohen
- Screenplay: Joel Schumacher
- Cinematographers: Oswald Morris
- Editors: Dede Allen
- Music: Charlie Smalls, Quincy Jones
- US Distributor: Universal
