Hidden Figures (film)

*Hidden Figures* is a film based on the true story of three African-American women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—whose expertise at NASA helped launch John Glenn into orbit. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, they made significant contributions to space exploration through their calculations and problem-solving skills. The movie highlights their intelligence, perseverance, and the vital but often overlooked roles women and minorities played in science and technology advancements during the 1960s. It celebrates their achievements and underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in scientific progress.