#HiddenFigures
Film about Black women mathematicians at NASA who were crucial to early space program.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | January 2017 (wide release) |
| Stars | Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe |
| Based On | True story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson |
| Box Office | $236M (sleeper hit) |
Origin & Impact
“Hidden Figures” told the overlooked story of Black women mathematicians whose calculations were vital to NASA’s early space missions despite facing racism and sexism. #HiddenFigures became a surprise box office phenomenon as audiences embraced the inspiring, accessible story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson.
The film sparked conversations about representation, unsung heroes, and women in STEM. #HiddenFigures became educational material in schools and inspired a generation of young women, particularly women of color, to pursue mathematics and science. The film’s success proved audiences wanted diverse, uplifting historical stories.
Related Hashtags
- #HiddenFiguresMovie
- #BlackWomenInSTEM
- #NASA
- #KatherineJohnson