Intersectionality in Movies: The Help [View all]

I think I would love a discussion on the subtle and overt RACISM in the book with the group we have here, but I'm saving that until the weekend, when more people are on here to comment. The script writers did all they could to toss the worst of Stockett's White Woman Savior bits, and does more to show some of the cruelty and fear suffered by Blacks in the pre-integration Deep South. I also think Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis are wonderful, as are Jessica Chastain and Bryce Howard.

But I digress. I think that this movie, even with the limitations set by Stockett's book, presents am interesting example of intersectionality within a microcosm. I'm interested in what some of you have to say about your impressions of all of this. I really hope Catherina jumps into this thread!

(disclaimer: I am white, lesbian, and Southern)

Oh, here's a link to a critical review of the movie some of you may find interesting:



http://community.feministing.com/2011/08/09/the-help-a-critical-review/