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Aug 10, 2011 · A young writer interviews African American maids in 1960s Mississippi for a book project, revealing their struggles and stories. The Help is a critically acclaimed and award-winning film based on a best-selling novel, starring Viola Davis, Emma Stone and Octavia Spencer.
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- Drama
- Tate Taylor
- 2011-08-10
The Help is a 2011 period drama film written and directed by Tate Taylor and based on Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name. The film features an ensemble cast, including Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney, Cicely Tyson, and Sissy Spacek.
The Help. In 1960s Mississippi, Southern society girl Skeeter turns her small town on its ear when she interviews the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 146 min
The Help is a historical fiction novel by American author Kathryn Stockett published by Penguin Books in 2009. The story is about African Americans working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s. A USA Today article called it one of the "summer sleeper hits."
Aug 10, 2011 · In 1960s Mississippi, Southern society girl Skeeter (Emma Stone) returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by...
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- Tate Taylor
- PG-13
- Viola Davis
Aug 9, 2011 · A movie about African-American maids in the South and their white employers during Jim Crow days. Roger Ebert praises the actors, but criticizes the script for being too safe and feel-good.
A movie about a white journalist who writes a book about the African American maids' stories in 1960s Mississippi. The plot summary includes the main characters, the social context, the conflicts and the themes of the film.
