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22/07/2012

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Emma Stone stars as an aspiring writer who writes the story of Mississippi's black maids.

Drama based on Kathryn Stockett's novel. An aspiring writer decides to focus on the story of Mississippi's black maids - much to the consternation of her well-to-do white friends.

Drama based on Kathryn Stockett's best-selling novel. An aspiring writer decides to focus on the story of Mississippi's black maids - much to the consternation of her well-to-do white friends. 

Desperate to put her college education to good use, she decides to interview her best friend's housekeeper, but she is not the only one with a tale to tell. Soon most of the town's help is coming forward, but they are all at risk in a country on the brink of huge social change.

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