The Butler (tt1327773), Danny Strong and Lee Daniels' screenplay adaptation based on an article by Wil Haygood in The Washington Post, is inspired by a butler (Forest Whitaker) who served eight Presidents in the White House over a thirty-year period. The film takes us through all the major changes in American society, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam, and how these transformations affected the butler's life and his family. With minimal spoilers, The Butler offers a captivating portrayal of the impact of historical events on one man's journey.