Ebert Symposium Screening: 'The Wiz' (1978)

Before Wicked, there was The Wiz. Join the Ebert Center for a screening of Sidney Lumet’s The Wiz (1978) as part of the 2026 Ebert Symposium. See cultural icons such as Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Nipsey Russell follow the yellow brick road in this musical retelling of The Wizard of Oz.

While considered a failure upon its release, the film has since developed an enduring and charming legacy, as well as a dedicated cult fan base. And now you, too, have a chance to find out if home is where you live, or where you love.

The film will be introduced by Professor Alfred L. Martin, Jr., Chair of the Department of Cinematic Arts at University of Miami, and Ebert Symposium keynote speaker. This event is free and open to the public.

Presented by the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies.