Hidden Figures (DVD, 2017)

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Octavia Spencer and Taraji P. Henson star in this drama inspired by the true story of NASA's ambitious program that helped America beat the Russians to the moon. As NASA's leading minds struggle to work out complicated maths problems in the lead-up to the launch of John Glenn (Glen Powell)'s Apollo 11 space mission, the Agency brings in a group of African-American women with the reputation of being human computers. As Dorothy Vaughn (Spencer), Katherine Johnson (Henson) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) put their brains to the test, calculating the flight trajectories for Project Mercury and the mission to the moon, their jobs must be done while also trying to prove wrong those who think women, especially black women, do not belong in the workplace. The cast also includes Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons and Kirsten Dunst.

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Three female African-American mathematicians provide crucial calculations for NASA's space race against the Soviets, all while dealing with the racist and sexist assumptions of their white co-workers.

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ProducerPharrell Williams, Jenno Topping, Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin
EAN5039036080170
eBay Product ID (ePID)20048558522

Product Key Features

ActorDonna Biscoe, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Olek Krupa, Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson
Film/TV TitleHidden Figures
Release Year2017
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, General
Run Time124 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Number of Discs1
MusicBenjamin Wallfisch, Pharrell Williams, Hans Zimmer
CinematographerMandy Walker
Sound sourceDolby Digital
EditorPeter Teschner
Movie/TV TitleHidden Figures
Consumer AdviceContains discrimination theme, mild bad language

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  • Inspiring

    Firstly, the outfits which the three main characters wear are fantastic. Any fan of early 1960's fashion should buy this movie for that alone. No idea how much 'Colored Computers' working for NASA at that time earned but probably not enough to buy these stylish and über-fashionable dresses ! OK - about the film: Inspirational movie about three women 'Colored Computers', i.e. when a 'computer' was a human being doing calculations as opposed to a beige box (although ironically nearly all PC's are now black !). These three black women were intelligent, funny - and were key to putting John Glenn into orbit. The main theme of this movie is how they overcome sexual prejudice ("A Female Engineer" !) and the racial segregation prevalent in Virginia in the 1960's Superb acting by the three principle actresses - Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe - and one of Costner's better roles. Highly recommended

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  • A hidden gem

    I watched it after my son recommended it on good on a long haul flight. As we visited nasa it was very pertinent. Enjoyed it so much I wanted to get a copy to watch again. Very good value and arrived quickly. Will look for more films on eBay

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  • Great dvd good price

    Saw this film at the cinema, excellent film so much detail wanted to see it again. Good price and quick delivery.

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  • Christmas Gift - yet to be opened and viewed..

    I have seen this film before and it is very interesting. The DVD I have purchased is part of a Xmas Gift so it remains sealed. I am sure the person to receive it will also enjoy once Santa has been!

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  • Hidden Figures - Hidden Gem

    What a great film! The atmosphere of the era shows through, let alone the subject matter itself. The acting is superb and shows just what the actual employees had go through, which would be completely unacceptable today. Highly recommended.

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  • Its historical, enlightening and entertaining.

    The story of racism in America in the 1960's. 3 very clever black girls achieved excellent school results and became Aeronautical engineers. The were employed by the Space Station but kept in an office out of the way because of their colour. One girl in particular calculated all the figures and plans for a particular space mission. The story built up to an eciting near disaster but she had it covered and gained acclaim for her work.

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  • Great film!

    A very well crafted film that takes you back in time to the politically competative era of space exploration. Excellent perfomances from a stella cast of black women battling racial predudice and coming out on top. Loved the faith element too.

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  • Women power versus space technology

    This is an amazing film based on fact. The story revolves around three very strong African American females in the sixties working at NASA. There was still strong segregation at this time but these ladies were exceptionally talented and helped significantly in the space race. If you're into space, then this film is a must.

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  • A true story that is totally out of this world.

    Until now, this totally enthralling story has remained untold. The characters are engaging, the scenes are believable and the sets are extremely realistic. This is a must for anyone who is interested in the story of the history of space flight.

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  • Great film!

    This story needed telling. These women were amazingly gifted at a time when women were not valued in the workplace as much as a man. Never mind a woman of colour. Stupendously intelligent & gifted, their assistance was vital in the space race. Wonderful women at a time of great inequality! Loved them & the film!

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