The Help is a drama film based on the novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett. Emma Stone plays the role of Eugenia 'Skeeter' Phelan, a young white woman who decides to write a book about the experiences of African-American maids in 1960s Mississippi. The film explores themes of racism, discrimination, and the power of friendship. Emma Stone's performance in The Help earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.