The Wiz (1978)

Directed by Sidney Lumet
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  1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    "This musical reimagines the classic tale with an African American cast, featuring Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow. Set in a fantastical version of New York City, it offers a unique cultural perspective on the original story." The Wiz %28film%29 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Wicked (2024)
    "An all-Black reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz," this musical provides a fresh perspective on the original story, similar to how "Wicked" offers a new viewpoint on familiar characters." Parade source

The Wiz (1978), directed by Sidney Lumet, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including The Wizard of Oz — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Wicked. Check out the citations below.