Recommended Title

Hidden Figures

By Lisa Bixel, adult department assistant at Bremen Public Library

Taking you on a roller coaster of emotions, the movie Hidden Figures, which is based on the inspiring true story of three African American women, delves into the racism of the 1960s and the dedication of the lives of three women striving to fit in and make their marks at NASA.

Hidden Figures follows the lives of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson, who are some of the greatest minds to grace NASA. They can outthink most—if not all—of the men in this NASA think tank but still have to sprint a half a mile to use the designated bathroom and make coffee in a pot labeled "Colored."

From WWII through the Civil Rights movement, these ladies worked for NASA, crunching numbers to help launch astronauts into space. These exceptionally talented women were utilized during the labor shortages of WWII. Their talents helped them climb the ladder of success at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory. Rising above their persecutions and trials, such as gender and bathroom discrimination and family plights, these women showed NASA and the world that they had the Right Stuff.

This uplifting movie showcases the undeniable benefits of friendship, dedication and teamwork and sends a positive message of hope.

The Bremen Public Library has this not only in DVD, but we also have the book, e-book and e-audiobook! Come and check out any format to be enlightened, educated and entertained!

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