Hidden Figures

I’ve seen it twice and I’ve cried tears of joy each time. I’m so glad these amazing women with incredible minds, have now been publicly recognized for their gifts and talents which contributed to our country’s space travel. I never would have known women, let alone women of color, worked at NASA in the turbulent 60’s. And then to find out they made significant contributions in the areas of math, science and getting the first man on the moon, is just mind blowing!!!

 

But more than all this. It’s a really good movie! It’s lively, at times humorous and Pharrell William‘s soundtrack perfectly captures the sound of the times. Taraji P. Henson was snubbed for the Golden Globe nominations, let’s hope the Academy gives her her due. She really holds you in rapt attention as she navigates her way through a white man’s world and still finds time to raise 3 daughters and fall in love.

 

The other leads Octavia Spencer & Janelle Monae are incredible as well. What I love most is that all three women (Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn & Mary Jackson) were so proactive, they never just waited their turn or thought, I’m just lucky to be here, they each made goals in their areas of expertise and saw them through with heart and inventiveness.

 

Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons & Kirsten Dunst also have excellent roles in telling this American story.

Best Movie of 2016!