The Golden Picket

Apparently re-making Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ad nauseum is going to be a part of our social fabric from now on. So why not a new period piece take on it set in 1960 Detroit. While Mr. Wonka diligently works to keep a façade of wonder and mystery about The Chocolate Factory, its insides are not immune to the blue collar struggles and horrific working conditions that plague nearly every other manufacturing plant in the Motor City. Catching wind of the Oompa Loompas’ plight, an ambitious Jimmy Hoffa sets out to unionize The Chocolate Factory’s workforce. Why did the Oompa Loompa cross the road?  To get to the Local 299 Teamsters union meeting and take back their rights!