Help, The Movie Cover

Help, The

PG-13, 2011, Walt Disney Pictures

Director:

Tate Taylor

Starring:

Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain, Octavia L. Spencer, Ahna O'Reilly, Emma Stone

Plot:

Three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them.

1

White woman won't share bathroom with black woman

Themes: Judging, Outward Appearance, Prejudice, Racism

2

Mother nags single daughter about getting married

Themes: Dating, Marriage, Mother-Daughter, Parenting

3

Self image shouldn't depend on others' opinions

Themes: Beauty, Outward Appearance, Pleasing Others, Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Self-Pity, Teen Issues

4

Pastor preaches courage is self-sacrifice (Exodus 4:10)

Themes: Bible Illustration, Bravery, Courage, Love, Loving Enemies, Self-Sacrifice

5

"Christian" refuses to help woman in need

Themes: Compassion, Generosity, Helping Others

6

Mother's quick temper hurts small daughter

Themes: Discouraged, Embarrassment, Encouragement, Parenting, Raising Children

7

Woman rejected by peers

Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Meanness, Rejection, Shame

8

Woman fires friend to please social club

Themes: Appearances, Conformity, Peer Pressure, Pleasing Others, Pride

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