AARP The Magazine Readers Recognize The Help as the 2012 Reader's Choice Award Winner

This Oscar Nominated Film will be Honored at the 11th Annual Movies for Grownups^® Awards Gala in Los Angeles, Feb. 6th

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine's Movies for Grownups^® Awards has named Tate Taylor's The Help as this year's Reader's Choice Award winner. The drama—based on Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel about African American maids working in Jackson, Mississippi—was selected by an overwhelming margin of votes at www.aarp.org. The complete list of 2012 Movies for Grownups Award winners can be found online at www.aarp.org/movies and in the February/March issue of AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with nearly 35 million readers, in homes January 24.

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"Depicting an era that lives in the memory of all but the youngest boomers, The Help entertains and enlightens as it grapples with serious issues," said Nancy Perry Graham, Editor in Chief of AARP The Magazine. "Filled with stellar performances and nuanced characters, the film clearly resonated with our readers and we're proud to honor it with this award."

Additional top honors went to Glenn Close, "Best Actress" for her charming depiction of a woman living as a man in Albert Nobbs; Oliver Litondo, "Best Actor" for his inspiring character in The First Grader; Christopher Plummer, "Best Supporting Actor" for his poignant depiction of Hal in Beginners; Vanessa Redgrave, "Best Supporting Actress" for her stunning portrayal of Volumnia in Coriolanus; and Stephen Daldry, "Best Director" for his solidly crafted film, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.

Visit www.aarp.org/movies to read the full lineup of the 11th Annual Movies for Grownups Award winners.

For more information or to schedule an interview with an editor regarding AARP The Magazine's Movies for Grownups Awards, please contact Michelle Alvarez, 202.434.2555 or [email protected] or Sheena Eustice, 212.382.4454 or [email protected]. Press wishing to attend this year's awards gala MUST submit press credential requests prior to the event on February 6.

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With nearly 35 million readers nationwide, AARP The Magazine (www.aarpmagazine.org) is the world's largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. Reaching over 22 million households, AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through in-depth celebrity interviews, health and fitness features, consumer interest information and tips, book and movie reviews and financial guidance. Published bimonthly in print and continually online, AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is the flagship title of AARP Publications.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 35.1 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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