Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Help’: America’s Come a Long Way

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | 2h 26m | Period Drama | August 10, 2011

“The Help” (2011), written and directed by Tate Taylor, based on a book by his childhood friend Kathryn Stockett, upon first viewing, appears to be yet another “white savior” film.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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