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  2. Mar 30, 2023 · No, ‘The Help’ is not based on a true story. The movie is inspired by Kathryn Stockett’s eponymous historical fictional novel. However, it does include real events such as racism faced by black women, who were “house helpers” for white families and also referred to as “help.”

  3. Jun 4, 2020 · Kathryn Stockett, author of the bestselling novel, was sued by her brother's former housekeeper who claimed that a character was based on her without her knowledge.

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  4. Jun 7, 2020 · The Help is not inspired by a true story of a writer in the 1960s who publishes a book holding multiple life stories of black maids. Although this narrative is fictitious, one character in the book - and, as a result, the movie - was inspired by an actual person.

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  5. The Help is a 2011 period drama film written and directed by Tate Taylor and based on Kathryn Stockett 's 2009 novel of the same name. The film features an ensemble cast, including Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney, Cicely Tyson, and Sissy Spacek.

  6. Dec 7, 2023 · No, The Help is not based on a true story, but it is an adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s eponymous novel. The story and characters might be fictional but it is set against a historically...

  7. Apr 26, 2021 · Despite being an Academy Award-winning film, The Help has been shamed for its white savior trope, according to Glamour. Adapted from author's Kathryn Stockett novel of the same name, The Help stars Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer (pictured), and Emma Stone.

  8. Aug 17, 2021 · The Help is based on a book. Dale Robinette/DreamWorks. One thing we know for sure: The movie "The Help" is based on a 2009 novel (of the same name) which, by definition, is a work...