Indiana U. film festival offers early, rarely seen Oz films

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From: University Wire
Date: 20000720
Author:Chris Sikich

Chris Sikich
University Wire
07-20-2000
(Indiana Daily Student) (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- This weekend's celebration of the centennial year of the publication of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" would not be complete without showcasing the cinematic depictions of the fictional land Oz. The Ryder Film Series will be screening 11 films based on Baum's literature through Sunday.

Feature films are $3.50 for children and adults. Two or three short films can be seen in succession for $3.50 if the films do not exceed a total of two hours. A pass for all 11 films is also available for ...

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