Storyline

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly -- and unwillingly -- caught up in the changing times.

Plot Keywords

1960s, maid, newspaper columnist, writer, racism, friend, racial issues, friendship, southern belle, baking, aging, exploitation, title spoken by character, based on novel, emotional manipulation, intimidation, mississippi, african american, strong female character, racial segregation

Short Review

At one point, Minny rhapsodizes about fried chicken and the solace of its preparation... I was convinced the movie was satirical.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $2.99 to rent, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 12.99, Track Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Price: 12.99, Track Hd Price: 17.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 17.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 17.99, Rent: 3.99]

4. Microsoft Store : Rent From $2.99