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Free Friday Night Movie at the Library: 'The Help'
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer costars in 'The Help.'
The continues its monthly film series with "The Help," based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett.
Movies are shown uncut on widescreen. Complimentary snacks will be served. Join us at 7 p.m. tonight, March 9, in the Stratford Library's Lovell Room.
The Help
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In 1960s Mississippi, aspiring writer Eugenia Phelan (played by Emma Stone) crosses taboo racial lines by conversing with Abilene Clark (Viola Davis) about her life as a housekeeper. Their ensuing friendship upsets the fragile dynamic between the haves and the have-nots. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope, "The Help" is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.
Octavia Spencer recently won an Oscar for her supporting role in "The Help." The movie was nominated for Best Picture but lost to "The Artist," which won a total of five Oscars this year.
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PG-13, 146 minutes
