The Wiz: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross. An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.

An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience. 24-year-old kindergarten teacher Dorothy, born, raised, and still working in Harlem, is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much.

The Wizard: Directed by Todd Holland. With Luke Edwards, Vince Trankina, Wendy Phillips, Dea McAllister. A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

The Wiz (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

The Wiz Live!: Directed by Matthew Diamond, Kenny Leon. With Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, Stephanie Mills. A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, "The Wiz," which put a modern spin on the classic "Wizard of Oz" tale with a cast of African-American actors.

With Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr. Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to …

The story of the Wizard Of Oz has been in my top five favourite stories of all time for as long as I have been alive. I include Diana Ross' The Wiz right up there in an unbreakable tie with Judy Garland's Wizard Of Oz.

The Wiz : So, you wanted to meet the Wizard? What do you sniveling deadbeats want? That's close enough!

The Wiz: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross. An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.

An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience. Director Sidney Lumet Stars Diana Ross Michael Jackson Nipsey Russell More to explore