American Oz
“The true wizard behind the curtain.”
Synopsis
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.
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American Oz | American Experience | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
- Original Score
- P. Andrew Willis
- Original Title
- American Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- GBH, PBS American Experience, Film Posse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
P. Andrew Willis
Austin De Besche, Jason Longo
Chad Ervin
Rebecca Taylor Henning, Randall MacLowry, Tracy Heather Strain, Mark Zwonitzer, Susan Bellows
Department Leadership Roster
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
Mark Zwonitzer
Producer
Austin De Besche
Director of Photography
Jason Longo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Oz
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What is American Oz about?
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.
Who directed American Oz?
American Oz was directed by Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry.
Who stars in American Oz?
The principal cast of American Oz includes Joanna Rhinehart, Michael Stuhlbarg.
When was American Oz released and how long is it?
American Oz was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for American Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Oz was composed by P. Andrew Willis.