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In the runup to the Oscars' I saw Hidden Figures several days ago. It is about African American womens' contributions as mathematicians, programmers and engineers in the early space race at NASA. It is based on true stories but it is not dry or boring in any way. I would recommend it for anyone.

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@chessylady wrote:

In the runup to the Oscars' I saw Hidden Figures several days ago. It is about African American womens' contributions as mathematicians, programmers and engineers in the early space race at NASA. It is based on true stories but it is not dry or boring in any way. I would recommend it for anyone.


@chessylady......THANKS for your review!  I am going with my family tonight to see it.  We can't wait!  Love historical movies.
 

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My favorite movie of the year!  I learned so much even though I lived through that era in a home where we watched the space probes used in the film.  I just knew nothing about the behind the scenes work.  Definitely not dull in gthe least dull and boring for me.

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Would love to see awards for this film.  Always good to be enlightened by historic truths.

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I thought this movie was outstanding. I went by myself and MADE myself go because my two best friends told me not to miss it. 

 

I'm so glad I went.  As they usually are, best friends are right!


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My daughter asked me to go see Hidden Figures several weeks ago and at the time I hadn't really heard anything about it. But I thought hey - it's an afternoon with my daughter so I'm going.  And I was so glad I went. I really enjoyed it. 

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I'm late to the party, just saw Hidden Figures on my free HBO weekend.

 

It is outstanding in so many ways.

 

Really brought tears to my eyes how things have changed, mostly for the better for women and especially for minorities.    

 

Good story about the space program as well.

 

Really well done-great story, great acting.

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What a great movie! I was completely enthralled.

 

I had not been aware of this back story. It was certainly kept secret.