The untold true story of three African American women who made an indelible contribution to NASA in the 1960s is set to be a landmark biopic. Hidden Figures trailer: Nasa's overlooked black female mathematicians Read moreHidden Figures received a special footage screening at this year’s Toronto film festival, with key scenes from the film shown and stars from the film attending. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae spoke about the drama, alongside producer Pharrell Williams, who also provides music for the film. If I had known about these women when I was growing up then maybe I would have aspired to be a rocket scientist. I’m proud as a woman and I’m proud as a minority but I’m also proud as an American.

Source: The Guardian September 11, 2016 07:18 UTC