This is a classic musical that not only holds up, but is still depressingly relevant.Dorothy (Diana Ross) is a schoolteacher afraid to move on from the shelter of her family. Running after her dog, Toto, in a blizzard, Dorothy is transported to the land of Oz. On her journey to the Wiz (Richard Pryor), she meets a scarecrow (Michael Jackson) in need of a brain, a tin man (Nipsey Russell) in need of a heart, and a lion (Ted Ross) in need of some courage.
If you don't want to support this movie because Michael Jackson was a predator, I completely understand. It's a shame that his presence is enough to tarnish what is otherwise a landmark film. The cast, the costumes, the songs, the choreography, everything else is phenomenal but it is all permanently tainted by his legacy.
I would actually be in favor of a full blockbuster remake just to ensure that future generations don't have to have a disclaimer to be able to enjoy this film. Someone should get on that and ask Ava DuVernay to direct. It's streaming on Prime right now.
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