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The Wiz, (videorecording)

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Summary
A schoolteacher in Harlem is whisked away by a snowstorm to a fantasy New York City in order to find herself; a soul/rhythm and blues interpretation of the musical "The Wizard of Oz."
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodiscs (135 min.)
Note
  • The Wiz originally released as a motion picture in 1978
  • "Musical double feature"--Container
  • Based on the novel "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum
  • Dolby digital 5.1, anamorphic wide screen 1.85:1, anamorphic wide screen 1.78:1
Contents
  • Wiz (1978, 2 hr., 15 min.) / produced by Rob Cohen ; written by Joel Schumacher ; directed by Sidney Lumet
  • Wiz live! (2015, 2 hr., 15 min.) / produced by Greg Lettieri, Donna Suchan ; written by Harvey Fierstein ; directed by Matthew Diamond, Kenny Leon
Instance
Label
The Wiz
Title
The Wiz
Contributor
Actor
Director
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
A schoolteacher in Harlem is whisked away by a snowstorm to a fantasy New York City in order to find herself; a soul/rhythm and blues interpretation of the musical "The Wizard of Oz."
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Characteristic
videorecording
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
  • Wiz (Motion picture)
  • Wiz live! (Television program)
  • Wiz (Motion picture)
Date time place
The Wiz live! originally broadcast on television in 2015
Dewey number
791.43/75
Intended audience
MPAA rating: G (Wiz), Not rated (Wiz live!)
Language note
  • Variously in English or French with optional French subtitles
  • Closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997.A1
LC item number
W59 2017
PerformerNote
Wiz: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell ; Wiz live!: Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1924-2011
  • 1951-
  • 1944-
  • 1958-2009
  • 1865-1919
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Lumet, Sidney
  • Diamond, Matthew
  • Ross, Diana
  • Jackson, Michael
  • Common
  • Baum, L. Frank
Runtime
270
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Baum, L. Frank
  • Wizards
  • Friendship
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
The Wiz, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • The Wiz originally released as a motion picture in 1978
  • "Musical double feature"--Container
  • Based on the novel "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum
  • Dolby digital 5.1, anamorphic wide screen 1.85:1, anamorphic wide screen 1.78:1
Bar code
  • 31223140741589
  • 31223140741613
  • 31223140741597
  • 31223140741605
  • 31223140741621
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Wiz (1978, 2 hr., 15 min.) / produced by Rob Cohen ; written by Joel Schumacher ; directed by Sidney Lumet -- Wiz live! (2015, 2 hr., 15 min.) / produced by Greg Lettieri, Donna Suchan ; written by Harvey Fierstein ; directed by Matthew Diamond, Kenny Leon
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodiscs (135 min.)
Lccn
be2017023068
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 191329015483
  • 00191329015483
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
61187631
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The Wiz, (videorecording)
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • The Wiz originally released as a motion picture in 1978
  • "Musical double feature"--Container
  • Based on the novel "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum
  • Dolby digital 5.1, anamorphic wide screen 1.85:1, anamorphic wide screen 1.78:1
Bar code
  • 31223140741589
  • 31223140741613
  • 31223140741597
  • 31223140741605
  • 31223140741621
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Wiz (1978, 2 hr., 15 min.) / produced by Rob Cohen ; written by Joel Schumacher ; directed by Sidney Lumet -- Wiz live! (2015, 2 hr., 15 min.) / produced by Greg Lettieri, Donna Suchan ; written by Harvey Fierstein ; directed by Matthew Diamond, Kenny Leon
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodiscs (135 min.)
Lccn
be2017023068
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 191329015483
  • 00191329015483
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
61187631
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD

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