American Oz

1h 53m
Documentary
8

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

Randall MacLowry
Director, Writer, Producer
Tracy Heather Strain
Director, Writer, Producer
Chad Ervin
Editor
Austin De Besche
Director of Photography
Jason Longo
Director of Photography
Susan Bellows
Executive Producer
Cameo George
Executive Producer
Mark Zwonitzer
Producer
Rebecca Taylor Henning
Producer
P. Andrew Willis
Music
Nancy Sherman
Supervising Producer

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