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The Help: Screenplay
In 1960s Mississippi, Southern society girl Skeeter (Emma Stone) returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by choosing to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. Only Aibileen (Viola Davis), the housekeeper of Skeeter's best friend, will talk at first. But as the pair continue the collaboration, more women decide to come forward, and as it turns out, they have quite a lot to say.
136 pages, Paperback
Published June 26, 2020
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April 17, 2023
Even though I wish this story wasn’t centered on Skeeter, I have to say that this screenplay is brilliant. The dialogue is so interesting and realistic and the structure offers non chronological storytelling at certain points to increase payoffs. The characters of Aibileen, Minny, and Celia are so genuine and the way their motivations change feels so natural and rewarding. The relationship between Aibileen and Mae Mobley is so heart-wrenching.
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