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Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures is a 2016 film based on the true story of three African-American women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who worked as mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, they made critical contributions to the success of early space missions, including John Glenn's historic orbit around Earth. The film highlights their remarkable achievements, their struggle for recognition, and their pivotal role in advancing space exploration. It’s celebrated for bringing to light the often-overlooked contributions of these trailblazing women.