Finding the Appeal of Newsies

In which I discuss the history of the 1992 film, Newsies, and try to figure out who exactly it was intended for in the early 90s. This is my first video essay! Lemme know what y'all think!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
1:32 Pre-Production and Production
5:44 Release
7:44 Possible Areas of Appeal
10:56 A Loving Critique of the Film's Appeal
17:20 The Legacy of Newsies/Conclusion

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References:

Smith, Grady. The Cult of 'Newsies'. EW.com, Entertainment Weekly, 11 May 2012, ew.com/article/2012/05/11/cult-newsies/. 

Collis, Clark. “Spotlight on Christian Bale.” EW.com, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2007, ew.com/article/2007/08/31/spotlight-christian-bale/. 

Montague, Joe. “Newsies Opens on Broadway - Interview with the Writers.” Newsies Opens on Broadway - Interview with Noni White and Bob Tzudiker, Riveting Riffs, Jan. 2012, www.rivetingriffs.com/Newsies.html. 

Fennell, Michael, et al. Newsies (Audio Commentary). Walt Disney Pictures, 2002. 

“Fan Day at Paper Mill Playhouse Part 2.” Youtube, Newsies Rally, 16 Apr. 2012,    • Newsies Fan Day at Paper Mill Playhou...  . 

Stewart, James B. Disneywar: Intrigue, Treachery and Deceit in the Magic Kingdom. Simon & Schuster, 2005. 

“Domestic 1992 Weekend 15.” Box Office Mojo, www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/1992W15/?ref_=bo_rl_table_1.