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Hidden Figures
Movie (2016)
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
Movie (2016)
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
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Sex & Nudity
Features a couple of kisses, flirty comments, slow dancing, and acknowledgment that men of all races can be handsome.
Violence & Gore
The source says the main characters face discrimination but do not experience horrific violence; the only violence noted is arguments and yelling.
Profanity
Mild language includes damn, hell, bastard, Jesus Christ as an exclamation, and period terms like Negro and Colored.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adults drink in one scene and joke about getting a little tipsy.
Frightening Scenes
Includes arguments and yelling, alongside a realistic look at racial tensions of the Civil Rights era.
Other things to know
NASA plays a central role in the film.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Themes include determination, intelligence, communication, integrity, perseverance, and teamwork to overcome obstacles.
Role models
The main subjects are wonderful, disciplined, and intelligent role models who persevered in fields where few women excelled.
Representation
The film centers on three inspiring Black women and their true contributions, though a small storyline positions a White male character as integral.
Learning
Viewers learn a lot about these pioneering women and the obstacles they overcame at NASA.
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