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Wiz on Down the Road

Wiz on Down the Road

NR 1978 · 13 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary, Music

A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.

Directed by Elliot Geisinger · Written by L. Frank Baum

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