She says the film was created in "the filter and the cesspool of systemic racism".
Viola Davis has recalled feeling like she betrayed herself by starring in The Help as maid Aibileen Clark.
Viola Davis to release memoir, 'Finding Me,' in April 2022 - ABC News
Viola Davis Speaks Out About 'Systemic Racism' in The Help
Viola Davis: I feel like I betrayed myself by being in The Help, London Evening Standard
Viola Davis on starring in The Help: 'I betrayed myself, and my people
Viola Davis responds to critics of her Michelle Obama portrayal - BBC News
Viola Davis felt like she betrayed herself starring in The Help
Viola Davis felt like she betrayed herself starring in The Help
Viola Davis Says She Regrets Her Role In 'The Help' - mxdwn Movies
Viola Davis Says She Feels Like She 'Betrayed' Herself by Starring in 'The Help
Viola Davis Says She Feels Like She 'Betrayed' Herself by Starring in 'The Help