This film is set in New York City in 1899. As stated at the beginning of the movie, it is based on actual events. When Pulitzer and Hearst raise the price of newspapers to the newsies, they’re outraged. Led by Jack Kelly and David Jacobs, a group of young boys go on strike. With their fiery passion, and a little help from newspaper Bryan Denton, they convince most of the newsies of New York to join them. Meanwhile Jack develops a romance with David’s sister Sarah, dreams of going to Sante Fe, escapes custody from “The Refuge” juvenile detention facility, and has a chat with Teddy Roosevelt. In the end, the newsies win their demands, Jack decides not to go to Santa Fe, and he and Sarah kiss in the street with all the
This film is set in New York City in 1899. As stated at the beginning of the movie, it is based on actual events. When Pulitzer and Hearst raise the price of newspapers to the newsies, they’re outraged. Led by Jack Kelly and David Jacobs, a group of young boys go on strike. With their fiery passion, and a little help from newspaper Bryan Denton, they convince most of the newsies of New York to join them. Meanwhile Jack develops a romance with David’s sister Sarah, dreams of going to Sante Fe, escapes custody from “The Refuge” juvenile detention facility, and has a chat with Teddy Roosevelt. In the end, the newsies win their demands, Jack decides not to go to Santa Fe, and he and Sarah kiss in the street with all the