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Summary

The video discusses upcoming reboots of The Wizard of Oz and It's a Wonderful Life that will have a focus on diversity. The director reveals plans to change the setting and cast diverse actors in lead roles. This has sparked controversy, as many feel these classic films should not be remade simply to push a diversity message. It's noted that a diverse reboot of The Wizard of Oz already exists, the 1978 film The Wiz. So there is debate over the purpose and merit of further diversifying these storybook tales.

Takeaways

• 😀 The classic movies The Wizard of Oz and It's a Wonderful Life will be remade with a focus on diversity by Hollywood
• 😮 The producer Kenya Barris revealed the remakes at Sundance Film Festival
• 🎥 Barris wants to set The Wizard of Oz in modern day California with diverse characters
• 🎬 For It's a Wonderful Life, Barris plans to cast a non-white lead
• 👩‍💻 Barris says this is the perfect time to mirror society and wants to showcase diversity
• 😕 Many are criticizing the remakes, calling them unoriginal and destructive
• 🤔 Some point out The Wiz, a 1978 musical with a black cast, already exists
• 😠 Comments call the remakes pandering, unimaginative, and disrespectful to classics
• 🎞 The original films are considered all-time greats and masterpieces
• 📽 There's debate around whether remakes with a social justice focus can work

Q & A

What classic Hollywood films are being remade with a focus on diversity?

The Wizard of Oz and It's a Wonderful Life are being remade by Warner Bros. with a focus on diversity.

Who is leading the remakes and what did they say about the changes?

Director Kenya Barris is leading the remakes. He said this is the optimal time to reflect society and he wants to remake the films with diverse characters.

What was the critical and commercial reception of It's a Wonderful Life when it was first released?

It's a Wonderful Life was initially considered a box office disappointment. Some studios saw it as a sign Capra lost the ability to make financially successful, popular films.

Why is It's a Wonderful Life considered a classic today?

After its copyright expired, it entered the public domain, allowing free broadcasts. This made it a Christmas classic. It's now considered one of the greatest films ever made.

What existing Wizard of Oz adaptation featured a predominantly African American cast?

The Wiz (1978) was an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz with an African American cast including Diana Ross as Dorothy.

Why are some criticizing the remakes' focus on diversity?

Some criticize it as an unnecessary change to classic films solely for the purpose of social messaging rather than creative storytelling.

How does Barris justify the diversity focus for It's a Wonderful Life specifically?

Barris said it's a perfect story for people of color to be involved in addressing issues faced by their communities.

What are the proposed settings for the Wizard of Oz remake?

Instead of Kansas, Barris proposes setting it in modern day Inglewood, California.

What are some concerns about remaking The Wizard of Oz?

Some are concerned the remake can't be justified creatively since The Wiz already reimagined it with a predominantly black cast.

How might the remakes impact Hollywood if poorly received?

If the remakes flop critically and commercially, it could further hurt Hollywood which has already faced recent challenges.