Hidden Figures (book and film)

"Hidden Figures" is both a book by Margot Lee Shetterly and a film directed by Theodore Melfi that tell the true story of three African American women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who worked at NASA during the Space Race. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, they played critical roles in launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The narrative highlights their mathematical talents and contributions, shedding light on the intersections of race, gender, and science. Ultimately, it celebrates their groundbreaking achievements and the importance of diversity in fields like mathematics, engineering, and space exploration.