Storyline Dorothy, a twenty-four-year-old kindergarten teacher, born; raised; and
still working in Harlem, is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended
family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. She lives a
self-imposed sheltered life; she is shy and unfulfilled. Things change
for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog,
Toto. They are transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, where she is
informed that the only possible way to find her way back home is through
the assistance of the powerful wizard in Emerald City. As she goes
searching for him, she befriends some creatures who are facing problems
in life just as she is. In their quest to find and get help from the
wizard, they also face Evillene, the equally evil sister of Evermean,
the wicked witch, whom Dorothy inadvertently killed when she arrived in
Oz, and who may be their biggest obstacle in achieving their goals.
Storyline The versatile Melvin Van Peebles helmed this film version of his 1970s
Broadway musical about two devil's minions on a quest to crash a rowdy
party in Harlem being thrown by Miss Maybell (Esther Rolle). In the
process, the little demons earn their set of horns. Van Peebles also
penned the rousing rhythm-and-blues score, which includes the songs
"Saturday Night," "Ain't Love Grand" and "If You See a Devil, Smash
Him."
Storyline A Criswell-esque narrator speaks of magic hash-hish, nazis, a vanishing
elephant, and black coffins while smoke drifts over vast constellations.
And so it begins! Alabama (the smooth ‘n’ manic Christopher Brooks)
works as a jack-of-all trades at Turk Murphy’s dixieland jazz club.
After a stumble down the basement steps, fate smiles. For Alabama
discovers the belongings of old magician Carter The Great, and
subsequently becomes an overnight sensation for “bringing the magic to a
new generation!” Of course, fame does not come without foibles.
Remember the magic hash-hish? The elephant? The vampires? Yep. They’re
all here. And they all spell trouble for our hero.
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