Newsies

This captivating drama takes us on a week-long journey into the lives of impoverished child newspaper vendors in early 20th century New York City. Their ruthless publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, aims to extract even more profits from these young workers, pushing them to the brink. Desperate for fair treatment, the children band together and embark on a courageous strike against their exploitative employer, only to face the full force of his uncompromising retaliation tactics. The story masterfully explores themes of exploitation, solidarity, and resilience amidst harsh socio-economic realities.