The Help is a 2011 drama film based on the novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett. Viola Davis plays the role of Aibileen Clark, a black maid in 1960s Mississippi who forms an unlikely friendship with a young white woman aspiring to be a writer. The film tackles issues of racism, discrimination, and the power of friendship. Davis's performance in The Help earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
