The Help movie film sites in Mississippi. by CajunMama. The Help, a New York Times bestselling novel, is being released in theaters on August 10, 2011. This fictional story is based on the real culture of household workers in 1960′s Jackson, Mississippi and was filmed throughout the state.here were some scenes of The Help movie filmed in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. The Cuisine: If you are a big fan of book, then you’ll be a big fan of the movie, but you don’t necessarily have to read the book before heading to the theater.