Hidden Figures (2016) (original) (raw)

The film recounts the true story of the African-American mathematics genius, Katherine Johnson, and her two fellow colleagues, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, who helped NASA win the Space Race. Using their mathematical calculations, John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth.

Director: Theodore Melfi
Writers: Allison Schroeder, Theodore Melfi, Margot Lee Shetterly
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Mon�e, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons
Producer: Donna Gigliotti

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Academy Awards	Best Picture		2016
Academy Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Octavia Spencer	2016

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Review by Brian Orndorf, January 6, 2017

7 / 10

What �Hidden Figures� offers is a depiction of empowerment, showcasing the perseverance of three women who were constantly rejected by a government system that barely tolerated their skin color and gender. It�s not a groundbreaking movie, but it provides an examination of prejudice without slipping into hysterics, which is a rare event. Directed by Theodore Melfi (�St. Vincent�), �Hidden Figures� is a perfectly serviceable tale of individuals challenging oppression, hitting all the expected audience-baiting moments of hate and victory. However, underneath convention is an inspection of tremend ...read more...

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