The Conquest of Paradise 

The human experience is described through the eyes of a marginalized outsider, neither judgmental nor invested, just an observant donkey.

'The Wiz' has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining. 

A direct fall into the white savior narrative

I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.

An unlikely friendship changes the hearts of men, and helps a young boy come into his own.