Kathryn Stockett's popular novel comes to life in this big-screen adaptation. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, the movie tells the tale of the unexpected friendship that develops among three women during the writing of a secret book compiling the stories of the African American housemaids working for white families in Jackson. Aibileen and Minny, the first maids to reluctantly open up, share their experiences with Skeeter, an aspiring writer who does not quite fit in with her white socialite peers after returning to her hometown after college. Detailed vintage sets and superb acting provide an unforgettable visual and emotional treat. (DreamWorks)
