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Monday Afternoon at the Movies - THE HELP

 

In Mississippi in the early 1960s, a would-be journalist (Emma Stone) causes an uproar when she writes a book based on interviews with the town’s African-American housekeepers.  This powerful film, based on Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel, was nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture and 3 Best Performances (Viola Davis & Jessica Chastain).  Octavia Spencer won Best Supporting Actress

2011 – Color – 146 minutes – PG-13

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