As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of female African-American mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the ...

Retired mathematician Katherine Johnson — whose work inspired Hidden ... “saw the movie and she really liked it,” said Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book upon which Figures is based.

Manny: The film "Hidden Figures" is based on a true story ... Why? Kevin Costner's character is what's known as a "white savior." A white character who saves a person of color from their troubles ...

I highlighted Hidden Figures ... his character, Dolemite. Rudy gains a following and fame among the nightclub scene and Black audiences. He eventually sets out to make a Dolemite movie.

As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of female African-American mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the ...