The Help, set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement in 1960s Mississippi, tells the poignant story of a young writer who develops an unexpected friendship with two black maids. Their shared project, a book documenting the maids' experiences, offers a candid glimpse into the racism they encounter in their daily lives. The cast brings to life the complex characters grappling with societal norms and personal beliefs.
The Help is a 2011 period drama film based on Kathryn Stockett's novel. The story revolves around the lives of Aibileen Clark and Minny Jackson, two African-American maids working in 1963 Jackson, Mississippi, and their relationship with journalist Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan. The narrative delves into the challenges they face as black domestic workers in a racially segregated society.