| Overall: | B- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | -- |
| Run Time: | 121 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 19 Jun 2012 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
Learn more about the real strike of 1899 that was the bases for this story at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsboys_Strike_of_1899
This film has gone on to enjoy a cult following. If you are a fan of Newsies, what is it about the production that captivates you? You can read more about the movie’s history here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsies

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