Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures tells the story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, three African-American women who worked as mathematicians and engineers at NASA during the early years of the space program. Their expertise was crucial in calculating the trajectories and supporting the successful launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, these women broke barriers and played key roles in one of the most important achievements in American space history, inspiring future generations to pursue their ambitions.