Review - The Help

Set in Mississippi during segregation, one college graduate aims to tell the painful story of how southern housemaids are treated in a society that deems their race far from equal.

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Tate Taylor Talks - The Help

Over the course of summer KCET has been hosting a Cinema Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California. Nine special nights showcasing eight new movies before their theatrical release along with one classic Johnny Mercer scored film. Each screening will also include a Q&A immediately following the film with actors and filmmakers hosted by film critic Pete Hammond. The eighth film screened was "The Help" written and directed by Tate Taylor. "The Help" was adapted from the New York Times Bestselling novel of the same name and tells the story of three women who become unlikely friends in Mississippi during segregation of the 1960s. It is a touching and universal film about the sparks of change during a turbulent racial time in American history. Following the film was a stirring Q&A with writer/director Tate Taylor and actress Allison Janney. Take a look at the highlights below...

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