4K UHD + Blu-Ray

The Wiz (4K-UHD)

Criterion

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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...

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.

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Public office is the last refuge of the incompetent!

- Scarecrow

Release Specs

Format
4K UHD + Blu-Ray
Genre
Adventure, Family
Sub-Genre
Fantasy, Musical
No. of Discs
2
Region
Region Free 4k | Region A Blu-Ray
Special Features
  • New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
  • One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
  • New audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. Martin
  • Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana Ross
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by critic Aisha Harris
  • New cover by Komi Olafimihan