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Year

2011

Duration

140 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English

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3 Star

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Synopsis

This 1960s set film focuses on the attempts of a well-meaning Southern belle (Emma Stone) who is an aspiring author, to write a book telling the story of African-American maids in the racist Deep South, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. A moving story of friendship and heroism in the face of prejudice, for which Octavia Spencer won the best supporting actress oscar.

Director/s

Tate Taylor

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Classification

This film contains contains racism theme and one scene of crude behaviour.

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