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The Dark Side of Oz: Abuse, Drugs, and Exploitation in 1939 Hollywood
Season 2
Episode 49
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
Description
Long before #MeToo, the Wizard of Oz set operated under unchecked power. We explore how Judy Garland was chemically controlled, how actors were injured and silenced, and how MGM normalized behavior that would be criminal today—all in the name of movie magic.