The Help (2011)
Change begins with a whisper.
Storyline
Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.
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Movie Details
| Original title | The Help |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, exploitation, 1960s, racism, writer, racial segregation, mississippi river, maid, moral courage, ressentiment, southern belle, racial issues |
FAQ
What is The Help about?
Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.
When was The Help released?
The Help was released on Aug 10, 2011 (status: Released).
Who directed The Help?
Tate Taylor directed The Help.
What is the TMDB rating of The Help?
The Help has a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 from 9,289 votes.