Hidden Figures
dir. Theodore Melfi · 2016
The pursuit of excellence and recognition often requires overcoming societal barriers and personal struggles, revealing the untapped potential within individuals who defy expectations.
"Hidden Figures" is an inspiring tale of three extraordinary African-American women whose intellect and determination helped propel humanity into space, challenging societal norms and redefining what is possible. This film not only highlights their remarkable contributions but also serves as a powerful testament to resilience and ambition in the face of adversity.
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
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As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as "human computers", we follow these women as they quickly rose the ranks of NASA alongside many of history's greatest minds specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, and guaranteeing his safe return. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Gobels Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.
