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It's Dorothy!

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Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road 125 years ago in L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, she's become a celebrity, a brand, and a beacon for marginalized voices across our culture. IT'S DOROTHY! brings her timeless adventures in Oz to life through the human experiences of a new generation of star performers, infused with the spirit and influence of Judy Garland and more. With a chorus of cultural icons, unforgettable music, and a magical remix of archival and cinematic art, this film centers the perspectives of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ voices. Exploring the meaning and evolution of a cherished character through the eras, we celebrate Dorothy as an enduring symbol of hope and a touchstone in our universal quest to fly over the rainbow and find home again.

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David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter It’s the emotional transparency of the women personally touched by the character at formative times in their lives that gives the doc its big-hearted infectiousness. Jun 12, 2025 Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire The survey-style approach ensures there’s something for everyone here, and anyone really itching for more will surely find a wealth of information elsewhere. Rated: B Jun 10, 2025 Full Review Michael Frank The Film Stage It’s Dorothy! tracks Dorothy from Garland through every iteration, through each actor to portray the role, through her growing and changing cultural impact. More than anything, it’s a documentary about joy. Jun 18, 2025 Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network The film also explores Garland and Dorothy's place in gay history, and why the artist and character are so important to gay discourse. Rated: B- Jun 18, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeffrey McHale

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Ashanti

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Fairuza Balk

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Danielle Hope

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Nichelle Lewis

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Shanice Shantay

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Synopsis Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road 125 years ago in L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, she's become a celebrity, a brand, and a beacon for marginalized voices across our culture. IT'S DOROTHY! brings her timeless adventures in Oz to life through the human experiences of a new generation of star performers, infused with the spirit and influence of Judy Garland and more. With a chorus of cultural icons, unforgettable music, and a magical remix of archival and cinematic art, this film centers the perspectives of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ voices. Exploring the meaning and evolution of a cherished character through the eras, we celebrate Dorothy as an enduring symbol of hope and a touchstone in our universal quest to fly over the rainbow and find home again.
Director
Jeffrey McHale
Producer
Ariana Garfinkel, Zel McCarthy, Suzanne Zionts
Screenwriter
Jeffrey McHale
Production Co
Bright Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m