The Help

Kathryn Stockett’s novel about class and race relations in 1960s Mississippi, with Viola Davis as a middle-aged maid who has lost her son; Octavia Spencer as a younger servant with more rebellious spirit; and Emma Stone as a white woman who returns from college in search of the maid who effectively raised her. Jessica Chastain co-stars as a beautiful bigot. Tate Taylor directed.

Nominated for four Oscars: Best Picture, Actress and Supporting Actress x 2 (Spencer and Chastain) and winner of one for Spencer.