
Newsies
A Thousand Voices. A Single Dream.
Directed by Kenny Ortega
Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
An energetic, warmly-told musical about working-class solidarity and youthful resilience in turn-of-the-century New York, balancing exploitation and hardship with hope and camaraderie.
A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.
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Does Newsies end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Newsies easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Newsies sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Newsies scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Newsies violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Newsies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Newsies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































