Hidden Figures
PG, 2016, 20th Century Fox
Director:
Theodore Melfi
Starring:
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia L. Spencer, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner
Plot:
A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions.
1
"I have no choice but to be the first"
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Impartiality, Opportunity, Prejudice, Wisdom
2
A New Computer
Themes: Assumptions, Confidence, Fairness, Gifting, Prejudice
3
Are you a Russian spy?
Themes: Assumptions, Embarrassment, Intelligence, Overcoming Challenges, Spying
4
I like her numbers
Themes: Gifting, Impartiality, Intelligence, Overcoming Challenges, Women
5
Friends force woman to meet eligible bachelor
Themes: Awkwardness, Boldness, Encouragement, Flirting
6
Man surprised NASA has female mathematicians
Themes: Assumptions, Gender Roles, Women
7
Woman encouraged to shoot for impossible dream
Themes: Dreams, Hope, Impossible Odds, Overcoming Challenges, Racism
8
"I See A Victory"
Themes: Determination, Fairness, Gifting, History, Impartiality, Overcoming Challenges, Racism, Victory
9
Brilliant girl given opportunity to fulfill potential
Themes: Gifting, God's Plan, Intelligence, Purpose, Potential
10
Woman loses shoe in middle of NASA test
Themes: Embarrassment
11
Woman responds to racism with gentle answer
Themes: Gentleness, Injustice, Prejudice, Racism
12
NASA supervisor forbids office segregation
Themes: Fairness, Impartiality, Injustice, Justice, Prejudice, Outward Appearance, Racism
13
"Marrying you includes marrying your girls"
Themes: Blended Family