Since her first time in Oz 125 years ago in Frank L. Baum’s classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Dorothy Gale was in numerous films, TV shows, theatrical productions and has become an icon in American culture. Her legacy lives on to this day.
The film “It’s Dorothy!” is a moving documentary experience that expertly weaves the story of Dorothy’s journey to Oz with those who had played the iconic character- from Judy Garland to Diana Ross and more.
Jeffrey McHale, who had already proved his worth as a documentarist in the film “You Don’t Nomi” on the cult film “Showgirls” created a documentary that manages to provoke thoughts and bring to light new insights on Dorothy’s immortal character. He digs deep into archives and tells the story of how Dorothy became such a lighthouse of optimism, empowerment and hope. The film, naturally, addresses the question as to why Dorothy’s journey and character became a symbol of the LGBTQ community.
