Movie: Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures will be shown on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $4, plus Eventbrite fees.

Hidden Figures is a historical drama based on the true story of three African American women—Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae)—who worked at NASA during the Space Race in the 1960s. Katherine, a brilliant mathematician, was crucial in calculating the trajectory for John Glenn’s orbital flight, while Dorothy worked as a computer programmer and later became the first African American supervisor in the department. Mary aspired to become an engineer, breaking racial and gender barriers to earn her degree and contribute to NASA’s mission. The film highlights the systemic racism and sexism the women faced, as they had to navigate both racial segregation and the male-dominated field of science and engineering. Despite the challenges, each woman played a pivotal role in launching the United States’ space program to new heights.

2016, Rated PG