The Help is a period drama film based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett. Emma Stone plays the role of Eugenia 'Skeeter' Phelan, a young aspiring writer who decides to write a book exposing the experiences of African American maids working in white households during the 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi. The film explores themes of racism, discrimination, and the power of friendship. Emma Stone's portrayal of Skeeter earned her widespread praise and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
