Hidden Figures

When you see a movie of such historical importance and long overdue present relevance as Hidden Figures, it is hard to encapsulate the significance of the content in mere words. This is just an amazing movie of Black history, women's history, and American history that was long overdue to be told. Three educated Black women mathematicians and engineers, a crucial part of the most significant American space explorations, just being revealed to the vast majority of people on a scale that is more than deserved. Showcased are the trials and tribulations with healthy doses of humor, poise, and an engaging humanity in the performances of Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae, and Octavia Spencer.  In our present technology dependent era, mandated by a more urgent need for education, training, and innovation; and amidst a society still greatly plagued by racism, Hidden Figures is a film with inspiring and not so hidden lessons for us all.