Does "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" have a hidden message? - David B. Parker
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In his introduction to “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” L. Frank Baum claims that the book is simply an innocent children’s story. But some scholars have found hidden criticisms of late-nineteenth-century economic policies in the book. Is it possible that one of America’s favorite children’s stories is also a subversive parable? David B. Parker investigates the text for clues.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator David B. Parker
- Director Avi Ofer
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Animator Avi Ofer
- Illustrator Avi Ofer
- Composer Marcos Tawil
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Addison Anderson
