American Oz

The true wizard behind the curtain.

Explore the life and times of author L. Frank Baum, the creator of one of the most beloved, enduring and classic American narratives. By 1900, when The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published, Baum was 44 years old and had spent much of his life in restless pursuit of success.

Cast

Joanna Rhinehart

narrator

Michael Stuhlbarg

L. Frank Baum (voice)

Crew

Chad Ervin

Editor

Rebecca Taylor Henning

Producer

Randall MacLowry

Producer

Tracy Heather Strain

Producer

Tracy Heather Strain

Writer

Tracy Heather Strain

Director

Randall MacLowry

Writer

Randall MacLowry

Director

P. Andrew Willis

Music

Nancy Sherman

Supervising Producer

Clips & Videos

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