Newsies

"Newsies" is a musical and film based on the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City, where young newspaper sellers, known as newsies, organized to protest poor working conditions and unfair wages imposed by newspaper publishers. The story highlights themes of youth empowerment, solidarity, and resistance against exploitation. It showcases how these young workers, driven by a sense of justice and camaraderie, fight for better treatment through collective action. The production emphasizes the importance of standing up for workers' rights and the impact of youth-led activism in shaping social change.