Apple TVThe Wiz (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around universal themes of self-discovery, friendship, and finding inner strength, which are largely apolitical. While it critiques deceptive authority figures and emphasizes community, its core message remains focused on personal growth rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its explicit all-Black casting, which intentionally recasts traditionally white roles with minority actors. While the narrative celebrates Black talent and culture, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes within its plot.
Secondary
The film adapts L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," where characters like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Wizard were originally established as white. In this adaptation, these and other key characters are portrayed by Black actors.
The film "The Wiz" does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Dorothy's journey through an urbanized Land of Oz, exploring themes of self-discovery, friendship, and courage without addressing queer identity.
The film features several prominent female characters, including Dorothy and the Witches. However, none of these characters engage in direct physical combat, hand-to-hand fights, or melee weapon confrontations against male opponents. Victories or resolutions are achieved through magic, song, or accidental means, not physical combat.
The film adapts characters from L. Frank Baum's novel and the Broadway musical. All major characters, including Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, and the Wizard, retain their established genders from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.5
6.0
Critic Ratings
5.1
5.3
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