American Experience. American Oz.

Locations
Call Number: DVD 921 Baum, L. Frank
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 1st Floor 1-week checkout	DVD 921 Baum, L. Frank	1-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown 1st Floor 1-week checkout	DVD 921 Baum, L. Frank	1-week checkout	On Shelf

The two-hour film will tell the story of author L. Frank Baum and the making of his classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the movie it inspired and the importance of this iconic work in American life.
DVD, wide screen.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

The 2 hour long documentary showcases Frank Baum's persistence and talents submitted by yufamily on July 16, 2021, 12:18pm His mother-in-law, Matilda Cage(?) influenced him positively and influenced him to support the Suffrage movement.

Good Doc submitted by generic username on July 25, 2021, 11:20pm This is a solid documentary about L. Frank Baum with strong analysis of his weakness (racism) and his strength (women's rights.) The doc shows societal context for the former. For the latter, he was way ahead of most US men thanks to the influence of his wife and her mother. The doc is visually interesting with the many stage and motion picture versions of "The Wizard of Oz" shown.