Review of The Wiz (1978) by Tammy Aka Tamstar S — 19 Dec 2007

Michael jackson should have step down from this movie.

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Tammy Aka Tamstar S on 19 Dec 2007.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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