The powerful civil-rights-era drama about Black maids in 1960s Mississippi was filmed in Mississippi itself – the town of Greenwood standing in for the story’s Jackson.
Where was The Help filmed?
The Help was filmed in Mississippi – largely in Greenwood.
Every The Help location, explained
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Jackson – Greenwood
The story’s city of Jackson used Greenwood, Mississippi.
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The capital – Jackson
Some scenes used the real Jackson, Mississippi.
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The Delta – Clarksdale
Further scenes used Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta.
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The Deep South
The film is steeped in 1960s Mississippi.
Planning a visit
Greenwood and Jackson, Mississippi – the film’s real settings – are historic, accessible Southern towns.
The Help Fun Facts
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Filmed in Mississippi The film used Greenwood to stand in for 1960s Jackson.
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Based on a novel It adapts Kathryn Stockett’s bestselling book.
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Spencer's Oscar Octavia Spencer won an Academy Award for the film.
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A civil-rights story The film explores the lives of Black maids in the segregated South.
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Davis stars Viola Davis leads as the maid Aibileen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Help filmed?
In Mississippi – largely in Greenwood.
Is it set in Mississippi?
Yes – in 1960s Jackson.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Greenwood and Jackson are accessible.
Who stars in it?
Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.
When was it released?
2011.
