Hidden Figures (2016), directed by Theodore Melfi, tells the story of three African American mathematicians working at NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program, whose contributions proved crucial to spaceflight development. Set against the backdrop of segregation and institutional barriers, the film depicts their professional achievements and personal challenges within the context of the Space Race. The film received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Från IMDB: Three female African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenns launch into orbit while dealing with racial and gender discrimination. Detta är en importfilm. De har oftast inte svensk text