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Hidden Figures

2 hrs. & 7 mins. 8

Tue, May 17th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Theatrical poster for Hidden Figures
The third in our 3 film Science on Screen series. Science on Screen introduces creative pairings of current, classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine. Join Dr. Sarah McClennan for "When the computer wore a skirt"

About This Movie

Directed by Theodore Melfi and originally released in the US on December 1st, 2016

Summary

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.

Cast

Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, Glen Powell, Ariana Neal, Saniyya Sidney, and Paige Nicollette