Featuring editing by the legendary Dede Allen and an uncredited musical appearance from the great Quincy Jones – both recipients of the AFI Honorary Degree – director Sidney Lumet’s THE WIZ (1978) features a spirited spin on a cinematic and literary classic, re-imagining the timeless story for a new generation with an all-star, all African American ensemble that includes Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Richard Pryor and more.

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