American Oz
2021, English. Directed by Tracy Heather Strain & Randall MacLowry.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 April 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tracy Heather Strain, Randall MacLowry
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American Oz runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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American Oz is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Oz?
If you liked American Oz, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Gilbert, Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin.
Who directed American Oz?
American Oz (2021) was directed by Tracy Heather Strain and Randall MacLowry and stars Joanna Rhinehart, Michael Stuhlbarg.