30 Films That Celebrate Black Joy and Resilience

A retelling of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" through the lens of contemporary Black culture, "The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" features the legendary likes of Michael Jackson and Diana Ross at the peak of their careers. Ross's Dorothy is a Harlem teacher whisked away to Oz while trying to save her dog from a storm. Upon arrival, she's told that the only way to get home is to meet the Wiz, played by Richard Pryor. Much like the original, Dorothy's journey is made much more interesting when she meets the Scarecrow (Michael Jackson), the Tin Man (Nipsey Russell), and the Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross).