No, The Help film is not based on a true story, rather it is an adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s novel of the same name.
The film was released in theaters in late 2011. It is a film that explores the lives of African-American maids, who were employed by white families in the 60s.
This film’s casting stars are Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney, and Sissy Spacek. The film is directed by Tate Taylor and based on Kathryn Stockett’s 2009 novel of the same name.
Is The Help Based on a True Story?
The Help is a 2011 released film. This film was directed by Tate Taylor. The film is not based on a true story but is an adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s novel of the same name. The film is set against a historically significant backdrop, namely the Civil Rights Movement of the early 1960s.
Please don’t watch “The Help” to understand this moment we are in. Or “The Green Book”, or “Crash” (ugh)
The three movies I would recommend this weekend as a primer to race issues and racism:
“I Am Not Your Negro” -Raoul Peck
“13th” by @ava
“Get Out” by @JordanPeele https://t.co/GV0MFeCWrN— Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) June 6, 2020
The Help Details
Name of Film | The Help |
Director | Tate Taylor |
Producer | Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, and Brunson Green |
Writer | Tate Taylor |
Starring | Jessica Chastain Viola Davis Bryce Dallas Howard Allison Janney Octavia Spencer Emma Stone Sissy Spacek |
Cinematography | Stephen Goldblatt |
Edit By | Hughes Winborne |
Music By | Thomas Newman |
Release Date | August 10, 2011 (United States) |
Running Time | 146 minute |
Budget | $25 million |
Collection | $216.6 million |
The Help Cast and Crew
The film’s cast stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney, and Sissy Spacek. The film was directed by Tate Taylor and produced by Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, and Brunson Green.
- Emma Stone as Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan
- Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark
- Octavia Spencer as Minerva “Minny” Jackson
- Jessica Chastain as Celia Rae Foote
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Hillary “Hilly” Walters Holbrook
- Mike Vogel as Jonathan “Johnny” Foote
- Wes Chatham as Carlton Phelan
- Cicely Tyson as Constantine Jefferson
- Allison Janney as Charlotte Phelan
- Ahna O’Reilly as Elizabeth Leefolt
- Emma and Eleanor Henry as Mae Mobley Leefolt
- Sissy Spacek as Mrs. Walters
- Chris Lowell as Stuart Whitworth
- Shane McRae as Raleigh Leefolt
- Carol Sutton as Cora
- Nelsan Ellis as Henry The Waiter
- LaChanze as Rachel
- Anna Camp as Jolene French
- Ashley Johnson as Mary Beth Caldwell
- Brian Kerwin as Robert Phelan
- Mary Steenburgen as Elaine Stein
- Leslie Jordan as Mr. Blackly
- David Oyelowo as Preacher Green
- Dana Ivey as Grace Higginbotham
- Shane McRae as Raleigh Leefolt
The Help Movie Where to Watch
The Help was released on 10 August 2011. The film was made on a budget of $25 million and the worldwide collection of the film was $216.6 million. You can watch this film on SonyLIV platform.
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