Hidden Figures movie analyse
Hidden Figures Genre: Biographical Drama Based on: The true story of three African-American women mathematicians at NASA in the 1960s. P lot Summary: Hidden Figures follows the lives of Katherine Johnson , Dorothy Vaughan , and Mary Jackson , three brilliant African-American women working at NASA. Their contributions were crucial to the success of early space missions, particularly John Glenn's orbital flight. Despite their intelligence and work ethic, they faced systemic racism and gender discrimination in a segregated America. Key Themes: Racism and Segregation: The movie highlights the challenges faced by Black women in the 1960s, such as segregated bathrooms and limited access to professional opportunities. Gender Discrimination: As women in a male-dominated field, Katherine, Dorothy, and Mary constantly had to prove their worth. Perseverance and Excellence: All three characters excel through hard work, resilience, and belief in their abilities despite ...