Newsies

Inspired by true events, Newsies takes place in New York City at the turn of the 20th century and follows the story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic leader of a ragtag group of teenage newspaper sellers. Dreaming of a better life, they take on two powerful publishing titans who threaten to raise distribution prices at their expense. Filmed live at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, this high-energy musical features stunning dance numbers and a cast of talented young performers. With its rousing songs and uplifting message, Newsies is a timeless tale of courage and determination that will leave you cheering for the underdog newsies.

You can stream Newsies on: Disney+

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Newsies include Green Book, Amsterdam, The Favourite, BlacKkKlansman, What the Constitution Means to Me, Babylon.