Hidden Figures
Released in 2016, Hidden Figures gave justice to three Black women from NASA. Thanks to cinema, their story finally reached the stars.
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Short summary
Hidden Figures (2016) tells the story of three African American women: Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson.
These women worked at NASA in the 1960s, during the space race and a time of racial segregation in the United States.
Brilliant mathematicians and engineers, they played a key role in the success of early American space missions, especially John Glenn’s, the first American to orbit the Earth.
The film highlights their intelligence, determination, and fight against racism and sexism, while celebrating their long-overlooked contributions to the history of science and space exploration.
Poster of the movie Hidden Figures
Global impact
Hidden Figures is more than just a movie, it’s a symbol.It inspired many young girls to study science and helped change how women are represented in technical fields.
The film received three Oscar nominations and great reviews from critics.
Most importantly, it introduced millions of viewers to Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, names that many people had never heard before.
SAG Awards ceremony
Cinema as a tool for recognition
Thanks to the movie, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson finally received worldwide recognition.
Audiences realized that NASA’s greatest achievements were also made possible by these women.
Hollywood played an essential role here, helping to set history straight.
Katherine Johnson alongside the film's actresses at the 2017 Oscars
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