1962, a year where racism and sexism were at an all time high, there lived three African-American women whose knack for numbers would have a significant impact on space travel. Those ladies went by the names Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Katherine Johnson. When their math computation skills caught the attention of the heads at NASA, they were hired to calculate the coordinates that were needed to send America into orbit. While the women were granted access to a place as profound as NASA, they were not exempt from inequality. Instead of being referred to as mathematicians, they were called “colored computers” by their colleagues. When they needed to use the restrooms, they would have to go to another building because that was where the “coloreds only” bathroom was located. Through all of the negative circumstances, they powered through and prevailed, ultimately, bringing space travel into fruition.

As a filmgoer, seeing this movie was a pleasant experience. In lieu of dwelling on the low points, the film consistently shows an uprising. The balance between the depiction of black history and the everyday struggles of a mathematician provided the audience with a lucid viewpoint of what the ladies experienced.  I took away from the experience that no matter the social barriers that people try to put up, innovation and genius cannot be stopped. This movie is an absolute must-see for anybody of any age, as it is an entertaining, learning experience.