Hidden Figures
The untold true story of pioneering female African American mathematicians who worked for NASA in the early 1960’s and helped America win the Space Race.
Hidden Figures celebrates the work and life of scientific heroines Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, who overcame racism and sexism to achieve their dreams. Adapted by Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi from the nonfiction book by Margot Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. It was directed by Melfi and features an original soundtrack by Benjamin Wallfisch, Hans Zimmer, and Pharrell Williams.
Hidden Figures received three nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Picture.
“Sometimes, she knew, the most important battles for dignity, pride, and progress were fought with the simplest of actions.”
“I’m sorry, Katherine”
“For what, Jim?”
“Underestimating you, and any other woman like you, though I don’t imagine there’s many.”
“That’s good practice, right there.”
Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2017
Bandung Film Festival for Imported Film
2017
BET Award for Best Movie
2017
ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Period Film
2017
MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Fight Against the System
2017
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
2017
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture
2017
Blue Ribbon Award for Best Foreign Film
2018
Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Period Film
2017