It's rare when a beloved author gets to be the same person to adapt their work for the big screen. L. Frank Baum famously did this by incorporation his own production company, and he was quick to begin translating his work to film. While the Oz Film Manufacturing Co. was famously unsuccessful, the films shed a light on Baum's unique vision. With special guest Nate Barlow, we talk about the history of the company and a couple of the films that have survived. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a brief discussion concerning the genocide of indigenous Americans.