“Hidden Figures” is a 2017 film directed by Theodore Melfi. It follows 3 female African-American scientists who help make history in NASA in the early 1960s while dealing with race and gender discrimination. This film is a very impactful one and I think many people after watching it will appreciate what the 3 ladies accomplished and will give them more credit than they did before. Especially considering that this film is based on true events. First of all, the acting by Taraji P Henson, Jim Parsons, Kevin Costner, and all others is fantastic. They brought their characters to life perfectly especially Parsons who made me hate his character as he was one of the main people discriminating against the main characters. That just shows how good his acting was. The message is conveyed really well and historically accurate as they successfully show both sides. The tough calculations and risks the characters took at NASA and the painful discrimination/criticism they faced by their peers. An amazing and impactful film that I recommend for ages 10 and up. As it does involve sensitive themes and some mild language. I would give it 4.5 stars!
@NostalgicMonkey of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board

Very inspiring, really enjoyed this movie

One weakness of the film was the purification of white aerospace worker treatment towards the rare black workers allowed. I worked for one of the major aerospace firms in both the north and the south. I don't remember seeing any black workers in the south and only remember the horrible treatment of black workers in the north. I applaud even the attempt made to tell the true story but Americans need not pat themselves on the back as the improvement in white attitudes made since that time is not really that great.

This bio-pic is a restrained presentation of the "equal but separate" status of Blacks in the United States against the backdrop of the Space Race of the early 1960s. This movie is at best a summary of the lives of the Black female 'calculators' presented in detail in the book (recommended reading). The movie is as much a patriotic account of the come-from-behind effort of the Americans to overcome the Russians in space "firsts". Was it a mistake, by the movie's producer, that the Mission Director is shown removing the "Colored Women Only" sign (presumably outside the washroom in the West Computing Group building) rather than the "White Women Only" sign outside the washroom in the Space Mission building?

VERY GOOD 2016 film set in the era of beginning of US space flight adventures - and excellent bio-pic of American black women whose contributions to math plus behind the flights I had not been previously aware of.

A enlightening movie about the women involved, behind the scenes, in the Space Program in the 1960s. Their personal and professional lives during the Civil Rights Movement is beautifully depicted. It is powerful and memorable.

Good show, it makes the space calculations look so easy

Recommended by a friend just about the time of Kathrine Jackson's death. Amazing film: the 2 hours went by swiftly. Good story, well-told and well-acted. I'm looking forward to reading the book!!

Despite some stereotyping and the ubiquitous dancing in the kitchen scene, a little history, a little humour, and no violence make this movie an entertaining time-out.

Character portrayal is consistent, women are strong, with Taraji Henson taking centre stage with her memorable role.

10* review from me. When it was in the local theatres the effect on me was controlled up to a point. Watching it at home a few years later....no control. In a fit of anger, up and left the room and so thankful I never had to face this growing up where I did. There were so many parts where the tears flowed. Brilliant women. How they overcame the times, maintained dignity is mind-boggling. So well acted by everyone. I'm grateful the bio's at the end honoring these women. Brilliant. The book is on my list for further understanding.