"Hidden Figures" follows the inspiring true story of three African American women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who work at NASA during the 1960s. Facing racial and gender discrimination, they use their mathematical talents to overcome obstacles and play pivotal roles in the success of early space missions, including John Glenn's historic orbit around Earth. Through determination and brilliance, they break barriers and make significant contributions to the space program, proving that intelligence and perseverance know no bounds.