From Book to Film 2026: The Wiz (1978) 4K Restoration
- Sat, Jun 13
- Sun, Jun 14
Director: Sidney Lumet Run Time: 134 min. Rating: G Release Year: 1978
Starring: Diana Ross, Mabel King, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross
Country: United States
Language: English
From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
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About the film:
The 4K restoration of The Wiz (1978) brings dazzling new life to Sidney Lumet’s vibrant reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, following Dorothy’s magical journey through a dreamlike New York City alongside unforgettable performances from Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor. Newly restored with enhanced color, detail, and sound, this beloved musical fantasy returns to the screen with all of its imagination, energy, and iconic style fully revitalized.
About the filmmaker:
Sidney Lumet was an acclaimed American filmmaker renowned for his powerful, socially conscious dramas and masterful direction of actors. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he directed landmark films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, and Serpico, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and an Honorary Oscar for his contributions to cinema. Lumet’s work is celebrated for its moral complexity, urban realism, and incisive exploration of justice, power, and human behavior.
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