The Help – Film BAFTA Q&A

On 4 October 2011, The Help director Tate Taylor was joined by actors Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone at BAFTA in London. In this Q&A hosted by journalist Angie Errigo; Taylor tells the story of how he convinced Kathryn Stockett, his childhood friend and author of the original novel, to let him adapt and direct her story. The film’s stars discuss what it’s like to play characters from another era, and answer questions about the film’s representation of race, its international reception, and how it differs from the book version.

Nominated in 2012 for: Best Film, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Supporting Actress

You can listen to the interview here.