# The Wiz (1978)

> A Harlem schoolteacher finds courage, friendship, and a path home in a lavish Black musical reimagining of Oz.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14777

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Family, Adventure
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078504/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, theatrical, soulful, family movie night, musical movie marathon

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