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  • Ebert Symposium Screening: 'The Wiz' (1978)

    7:00 pm    3/30/2026
    Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana

    Join us for a screening of Sidney Lumet’s The Wiz (1978). See cultural icons such as Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Nipsey Russel 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.