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The Help

2011, Movie, 2h 26min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Katie Shaw

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As much as I love so many of the cast and the story itself, I can’t help but think it leans slightly towards white saviour complex tropes in some aspects. I’ve noticed this more and more in my dozen or so time’s rewatching and as I say, the acting...

1 year ago

Critic Xan Brooks

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...should slip down as smoothly as honeyed yams.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Anna Smith

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A simplistic portrayal of historic race relations boosted by terrific performances from some of the best actresses working in Hollywood today.

Read full review at Empire

Anne-Kathrine

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Very nice film. They chose some great actresses and had both emotions and humor in it. Horrible the time they lived in, but they showed it really well. Well casted - can recommend

2 years ago

Nathasha Isager

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A beautiful but sad story of segregation culture in the 1950's. Will deeply touch your heart

2 years ago

Cirkeline Smith-Kristensen

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Its a great and important history

2 years ago

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In 1960s Mississippi, three women from different backgrounds form an unlikely bond that challenges the social norms of their time. Skeeter, a young white writer, embarks on a daring project to document the experiences of black maids who have raised white children while facing profound discrimination. Aibileen and Minny, two courageous African-American maids, decide to share their stories despite the risks involved. This heartfelt tale explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the quest for change amidst an era defined by racial divide. Full of both poignant drama and moments of humor, it highlights how voices can unite in the face of adversity to create lasting impact.