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Hidden Figures
As the United States races with Russia to send humans into space, NASA finds untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians who serve as the brains behind one of its operations. greatest in American history. Based on the incredible true life stories of three of these women, known as "human computers", we follow these women as they quickly rise through the ranks of NASA along with many of history's greatest minds were tasked with the unique task of calculating astronaut John Glenn's momentous launch into orbit, and ensuring his safe return. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Katherine Gobels Johnson transcended boundaries of gender, race and profession while their extraordinary talent and desire to dream big surpassed anything humanity had ever achieved before. here, firmly cemented them in American history as true American heroes.
Director: Theodore Melfi
Screenwriters: Allison Schroeder, Theodore Melfi, Margot Lee Shetterly
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
Duration: 2h7m
Genre: drama, history
Year of release: 2016
Status: screened