Hidden Figures - Attribution

Video which speaks to the merits of digital citizenship, attribution, plagiarism, copyright, and giving credit where credit is due.

[@RichTake]

Absolutely hated Jim Parsons in this role. He did a good job

[@coffeeaddictexpress5038]

That's Rich it’s funny because he said he had a really hard time getting into this role lol. He is such a great actor.

[@jensenkansas567]

Same in his role in Hollywood series

[@ponchon1407]

It’s Sheldon being a douchier sheldon GAHAHA

[@bestcovercollection9012]

My respect

[@toshabutler2057]

He said he hated playing this role. It went against everything he was.

[@johnmansell5097]

RIP Katherine Goble Johnson, 24th February 2020, nobody in the UK even mentioned you in main stream media, such an important person in space exploration. People with talent ought to be fully recognized which saddens me.

[@jeffwarren6906]

Amen John ! Also , greetings from the USA ...

[@devoncox1808]

I did not know that from now

[@suracakir8175]

I just heard it today and my heart just blead May she rest in peace

[@number7417]

Rest in Peace, Ma'am 🌻

[@MM-zq3zt]

You know why this People did not say Nothing about Cathrine or Praise This God Gifted Brilliant Woman??? Is Because Cathrine is Black and Not Pink Pig Meat Colour. I don’t believe Any Human Being is White!!! Is Either You Have Pink Or Red Meat!!! But Not White. Did anyone ever called a Pink Colour White??? No. So where did White Colour Comes From??? There are Black and Brown Skin!!! But Not White. Are Pigs 🐷 White Or Pink Colour???

[@terywoodsr.8690]

I know most people are just hearing about her. When I was a young man, I had this thin woman come to dinner on a couple of occasions. She was bright funny and I wondered why my dad would bring her to the house. He was very much a WASP, had his opinions; and she was a woman of color. I knew she worked with dad and he respected her. I knew she was funny, I knew she told me I could achieve anything I set my mind to.... That ladies and gentlemen is how I met Miss Kathrine Gobal-Johnson. My dad was a Chief Machinist, for McDonald Douglas and NASA. He, the another guy who talked different, and Mrs Gobal were working on a bunch of stuff, I had no clue what they were talking about, still don't. I have a few clues though. It wasn't until after Apollo 13, when I was older, could I begin to understand. Apollo 11 was the last mission my dad worked on, and as the news coverage was on T.V. for 13; He would argue with the set. He was so upset thinking that one of the parts he made had failed. Anyway, I met two of the ladies portrayed in the movie. Growing up I never knew I was walking with giants, who hid themselves in the way they did. All I knew was dad would put his work clothes on, his pocket protector, with all his things in his shirt and go to work. And... every now and again we'd have unusual company for dinner. I often wonder about just how much history I've brushed up against in my life.

[@clipzz6006]

Wow. That's amazing

[@narutoisbetterthesasuke2581]

r/thathappened

[@eduardovadell5773]

This deserves more people that can apreciate coments like this. (Sorry for bad English)

[@1701Starfish]

That was really interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@SharpLady53]

Super exposure for a young person. How fortunate! Thank you for sharing. Very nice.🌻

[@repnatl]

It's so irritating that we didn't learn about these women in school. We learned about the same people of color every year but these women were so important. I've learned more being out if school than I learned in school.

[@johnny63ism]

Use internet It s better then schools in USA

[@zanedavid1]

That´s the way teachers [?¿] were back then and that´s how teachers [?¿] are today ...... they hide or ignore what does not fit their agenda.

[@jfan4reva]

I didn't learn about these women in school because they were still doing the calculations....

[@IdleByte]

@@jfan4reva I didn't learn about these women in school because sexism exists even in the 'corrected' historical lens. I was only taught the accomplishments of black men during 'black history'. And I went to a predominantly black school.

[@michaelwellman2079]

Our School system SUCKS. It is overseen by people who Do Not want you to know how much the Black Humans on this world have helped Everyone! From the Civil War to All the warfare going on Now, June 2021. I have been here, on this Planet, since 1953 and have more respect for more Black Humans than I do White Humans.

[@DavidLS1]

Hidden Figures should be required viewing in every school in America.

[@CarguyEd5150]

It's a good movie with even better actors, but isn't completely factual and you should be aware of that before making it mandatory viewing in every school. For example the bathroom scene and tearing down the whites only sign never happened. Keven Costner's character wasn't as portrayed and he was made up of several people, same with Jim Parson's and his didn't exist either. The three main women in the film weren't friends and didn't hang out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amWbo52Ddpqqrrc

[@ripbones6631]

I agree 100 % ! Replace critical race theory with it.

[@ripbones6631]

@@DavidLS1 you wouldn't but I would

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

@@CarguyEd5150 it can still be a tool for teaching the parameters of racism; what it is, how it looks, and how it plays in scenarios that reflect life. That Paul Stafford was a composite literary character based on NASA engineers would be important to note, if not to teach the phrase "don't let the truth get in the way of a good story".

[@binder38us]

Not these days. Might hurt some white parents feelings

[@valligoodwin967]

What a genius, she was. My oldest son bought me a Kathryn Johnson Barbie, during Black History Month, one week before she died. She is one of my most treasured Barbies.

[@yvettepadilla3543]

Why weren't we taught this growing up? This couldn't inspired so many young girls

[@jamesfarrell7465]

I think you meant could've, Yvette.

[@kodao.2]

@Tom Meyers no, actually, Hidden Figures is based off real events and people.

[@royalwhetstonejr.9082]

Very good point.

[@jonothandoeser]

Yes but not the right kind of girls.

[@geoffreyrichards5058]

Yvette Padilla institutionalization of racism.

[@ABirdOnTheMoon]

It took a black president to give that lady the appreciation she deserved? That's a shame.

[@lethalkiller9528]

Ouch... that hurts.

[@WizzRacing]

You mean the public schooled system robbed you of an education.. As it was in my text mathematics books in College. If anybody cared to check.... But as with most people. They care more about stuff. Then people or history.....

[@RSTI191]

It took a white President to pardon a black Heavyweight Champ?..That's a damn shame...

[@edphillips2998]

@DUKE LANGUAGE CENTER - named “...Language Center” and can’t find the “caps lock” key? ...and doesn’t correct a simple typo of the word “spend”? AND uses “embark” incorrectly...? AND doesn’t recognize that “meaningless” is one freaking word???? That’s a whole lot of wrong in two short sentences!

[@jacquelinepayne4737]

@@WizzRacing What state did you grow up in? I and many of my friends in the Mid-West never heard of this. And several of our friends parents were educators 👩🏻‍🏫 who attended Howard University.

[@oh8wingman]

My favourite part of this movie is when they are sitting in a conference room full of dignitaries and Al Harrison (Kevin Costner) hands Katherine Gobel the chalk so that she can calculate the splash down point based on the numbers being presented. It's the core of the entire movie. She, a black woman, has now been accepted for her talents an indispensable part of the team. Too bad that we cannot seem to accept others today as part of our team. The team called humanity. The world would be much better place to be.............

[@txlee5513]

Yet still not an equal member of the team, for a long time. It's just sad.

[@amandagardner565]

Too bad that we cannot seem to accept others today as part of our team. The team called humanity. The world would be much better place to be............. i'm an Athiest, i all i can say to your comment is: AMEN

[@miyagifatghost2684]

Anything that has to do with true global innovation CANNOT be acknowledged if one is to maintain control/power. There are plenty of examples throughout history where facts have been altered for this very reason. Though your comment is a pleasant one if it was to be allowed THIS WORLD would look alot different and that CAN NOT be shown.

[@amandadavis9299]

Goble

[@LarisaC.]

The pity is in that she has to prove herself to be seen as “equal”. Equal doesn’t mean great. It means being it’s ok to be either a fuck-up or a genius or anything in between.

[@user-qo9et7xi3k]

These men humiliated her and she was a genius.

[@ajrocks12x]

@Mark Olin Dude, America is being torn apart because that same attitude depicted by white men and women in that movie still exists today. BLM would not exist today if those same damn attitudes and actions resulting from them didn't still exist in society today.

[@ajrocks12x]

@small coffee : Are you out of your damn mind? Do you remember the powerful scene where Kevin asked where Taraji was and she came in dripping wet from the rain and her speech and what he did after? I suggest you watch the movie.

[@ajrocks12x]

@small coffee How old are you? If you are a teenager, I would like you to suggest to your parents that they take you to the Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. If you are an adult, place it on your bucket list and visit ASAP. In the mean time, I would like you to do three things: (1) Take up a history book and read what America was like for black people during the time of this movie. (2)Simply Google Katherine Johnson, Mary Vaughn and Mary Jackson. The three real life women on which this movie is based (3) Read the autobiography of Katherine Johnson. It's on Amazon for $10.99 plus tax and it's titled, " Reaching for the Moon"

[@ajrocks12x]

@small coffee Of course the movie would be loosely based and some poetic licence taken. That happens of every movie based on true events otherwise it would be a documentary. This story took place during the early 1960s, a period where institutionalized racism and Jim Crow laws existed and depicted in the movie. Kindly do not attempt to downplay this aspect of racism and bigotry of the movie when it is clearly depicted in several scenes.

[@sekavrtikapa8384]

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[@jenniferbogacki2699]

We say we are a country that embraces diversity but yet we don't give credit to the men and women who do the work and keep this country running. The ones who work 2 or 3 jobs to put food on the table. The single mothers and fathers that have to have their kids stay with relatives so that they can earn a living to provide for them. The only credit comes long after we are gone and they remember us as good people who never get enough credit. We do the work and they take the credit.

[@jbldriscoll]

I think she was ably rewarded in Heaven 1Corithians 10:31 by the God who gave her the brains

[@misssmisssymaria]

You’re mistaken, society only recognizes men. Considering how people of color were treated, during the 40s, 50s, and the beginning of the 60s, companies would hire a men of color, than a woman. In fact, women are still not recognized, and past over for promotions.

[@dgodfrey3914]

Because from the beginning of recorded time man has taken credit for everything and blame for nothing, which is why you only ever heard about Jezebel and Eve.

[@toddsmith4280]

Worse yet, we espoused that we are a meritocracy.

[@derekmulready1523]

So many people in the United States of America. And it's only *WASPS* that control the Historical Narrative. Such a Shame really. You could've been Great. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[@pirat350]

I loved this movie !! Katherine and her boss (Costner) just wanted to get the job done and Paul (the manager) just couldn't stand the thought that a woman (much less a black woman) was smarter than him. HAHA She made such a powerful statement for all women back then.

[@woofna1948]

He was, like so many men, terrified that a "woman" would be his intellectual superior. Why? Because he was raised in a culture that denigrated women and made clear that their place was in the home - supporting their "man". This is an old belief, reinforced over and over again by religious doctrine. And yes, it's poisonous. He played that role well. The tragedy is that it exemplified the establishment position on the role of women in science. "Computers don't author papers". That statement both denigrates and objectifies women. She wasn't a colleague to him or a peer or a fellow human being - she was just a cog in the machine he relied on for support.

[@user-yq3fz9ch5q]

Parson didn't stray far from his role in Sheldon apparently. One trick pony🤷‍♂️

[@darren871]

The drama was played up for Hollywood. Even the woman herself said that there was little to no racism or sexism within NASA. It was all about the mission.

[@falcon3268]

Katherine Globe definitely needs to be placed in the history books as one of several African Americans that helped develop and advance this country. Without minds like her and her collegues we may have never gotten to the moon in the first place.

[@n3Cr0ManCeD]

True but...... SHHHH!!! you'll trigger the flat earthers and we have enough mouth breathers in the comments.....

[@ahmadfarzanzahirhussan2685]

So true!

[@silviabohemica7532]

You are right. I hope we discover more and more of these hidden history characters and their lives :)

[@KydLives]

@@n3Cr0ManCeD [Breathes into face] "You talking about me?"

[@n3Cr0ManCeD]

@@KydLives Well played....

[@scottmccloud9029]

It's a crying shame that wonderful people like the Tuskegee Airmen, the ladies in the movie Hidden Figures, Katherine Goble Johnson, Dorothy Vayghan and Mary Jackson and so many other were not recognized for what they did when they did it instead of decades later.

[@hattypreston6781]

We watched this movie as part of a project in school over the past few days - absolutely loved it . So sad that Katherine has unfortunately passed away last year - she made such a change and always stood her ground. These brave women deserve way more recognition than what they have!

[@lisalemponen701]

The men and women at work at NASA are absolutely amazing!! it's sad it took 53 years before Katherine Goble Johnson was finally given the recognition that she so richly deserve. Where would this country be if it weren't for these people at NASA?

[@jwredgirl73]

Lisa Lemponen actually NASA never recognized colour, they recognized intelligence. It’s just too bad that Pharell couldn’t promote the unity of NASA from the beginning

[@havok9001]

she a ture fighter no matter it taken 53 years to be accept

[@jayshirbz4287]

jwredgirl73 ..... so you're saying the people that worked at NASA lived in their own little bubble separated from all social thoughts of the times?please they're just regular people working at a job. Of course they can recognize color

[@stargazer7644]

And why was she singled out from the thousands of brilliant people that worked in the space program? What about the others? Where is their recognition?

[@lisalemponen701]

@@stargazer7644 There have been many men and women of the NASA space program that have been recognized for all of their hard work and determination

[@emmiesblessed8800]

I didn’t learn about these women in school! But my moms husband told me about them made me write A report about them too! Everyday was Black History and I loved him for that. He was A very smart wise man. RIP to him and my mom both 🕊❤️🕊 May they’re love and bond last in Heaven

[@bluedoggg1]

Systematic Racism kept a lot of our history hidden but not erased.

[@fooman2108]

Costner, like most great actors of multiple generations has figured out how to take comparatively small roles and MAKE them important and memorable. In this movie he probably has 15 lines but he MAKES the movie, he embodies everything that held people back and then enabled them to succeed!

[@jimmason1072]

Could you imaging being one of her girls....sitting the back of the car on a road trip and say..."mom when are we going to be there".... hell she's going to have the answer no problem....well if the distance is 235 miles and we keep an average speed of 52 mph and the wind is 25 mph against us for 1/2 the trip and 40 mph with us for the other half...and....and ....and we "will" be there in ______hours.... give or take 20 seconds....

[@georgeemil3618]

Or teach her to do speedometer math.

[@phaatsogood6563]

😂😂😂I actually use to do that with my six children on a road trip because I was a truck driver and had to calculate bathroom stops in between. They all grown now😂😂😂

[@haleystamper8489]

Wind speeds will have no effect on their speed, they will effect the mpg (miles per gallon) not mph (miles per hour) because they increase the force the car has to work against in order to move forward, however mph is the final speed after accounting for all forces including wind resistance.

[@haleystamper8489]

So, hours = miles ÷ mph I still think its amazing how quickly she does the calculations though. Love the scene where her daughter says, "you were gone 300 hours!" and she replies, "was I really gone 12.5 days?" Even though that specific calculation isn't hard she could do harder just as quick! :)

[@mochatech121]

Much deserved thanks to all the black Women who contributed to making our country great, and all the other black women who are part of our nation. My respect to all of you. 💕❤️💕

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@claudiavirginiaalarconbena7171]

It's such a slap in the face to hide such a brilliant mind, skill and talent of individuals who have the capacity and capabilities to send individuals to outter space and not get any credit for it until 50+ years later just because of the color of their skin! That's what I call: Injustice! Shame on those who do this!

[@woofna1948]

She had more than the color of her skin working against her. She had her "inferior" gender as well. Double whammy. And yet, she persevered. And very belatedly briefly got the recognition that she deserved all along.

[@mizzjackson1007]

So glad she recieved her flowers before she left this earth

[@Alastair_]

Everyone like "Why did Nasa not say anything at the time!?" Nasa, who's founding members were Nazi scientists

[@gerrittlighthart]

Let's not forget that Jim Crow laws on segregation, antimiscegenation, and citizenship in the US were a key inspiration for the 1935 Nuremberg Laws that stripped non-Aryans of citizenship and rights. Oh, and also let's not forget how mutually influential the American eugenics movement and Nazi racial purity ideology were. So uh, I guess I'm saying it REALLY shouldn't be a surprise that NASA employees were a little bit racist at the time.

[@animangafan342]

@@gerrittlighthart tl;dr: they're white men in the 1950s segregated south. Of course they're racist. 🙄

[@NVRAMboi]

Jim Parsons creates characters that are too easy to dislike, whether on film or TV.

[@joannalamb4542]

A very brilliant woman. I cry thinking about how under appreciated she was and still is.

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@DrJohn493]

...and it maddens me to think of all the Black people and other minorities who have had their true potential crushed by systemic bigotry and discrimination.

[@benm5221]

This should be required viewing in all schools. It's fantastic for the when unsung heroes finally get recognized and can inspire others. I bet there are many others. May Equality shine gratitude upon them

[@dj3114]

While I wasn't especially a big fan of President Obama, I applauded his actions on a few occasions and his awarding this medal to Mrs. Goble was one of them. Incredible woman.

[@sitirabihahmaisarahreni4278]

Congrats on her finally getting the recognition she deserved in 2015. May she rest in peace.

[@effytraveler6155]

Silence destroys history. Silence let's your pain, work, thoughts and determination die with you. Cryptographers, government agencies, and the people behind the badge have stories to tell. They die with them because either the job forbids them to speak or because somewhere we told someone you shouldn't talk about that. Let's change the subject. Be a witness and participate when you can. If you see something being unsaid that is turned a blind eye by the majority, be the one to speak up.

[@maddie1764]

That's DEEP

[@babybug6462]

@Kathleen Henson Well now you can. So get rid of that negative attitude!

[@dianereeves1462]

One of the best parts of the movie was when Glenn told them he wouldn’t go unless Katherine verified the numbers. He was a good man and treated people with respect.

[@Ont785]

She did what any other genius can do; Except she had two hands tied behind your back and a blindfold. Thank God there were people at that time who are enlightened enough to see her genius.

[@deborahswanson8457]

Jim Parsons was such a prick in this movie! Great actor!

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@lv6852]

🤔ya sure it took that much “acting?”

[@davidborneman1807]

As a 48 year old white male, it makes me sick to think of all the advancements and achievements in our history that were misattributed or outright stolen simply because of the color one's skin, not to mention all of the science that was lost simply because the inventor was not trusted or could not get funding due to their outward appearance. And to think that the attitude and way of life that caused that injustice is still alive and well today is just disgusting. RIP Katherine Goble - I hope she passed peacefully in the knowledge that her contributions to science were important and appreciated, no matter how long it took for some to admit it. And I truly hope that the injustices of the past do not discourage others from following in her footsteps. We need men and women of science now more than ever. After all, science proves that we are all a single race of people. No matter our outward appearance.

[@LA2047]

Apparently I was the anomaly, because in my 9th grade astronomy class (this was right when the Voyager probes were being launched) our teacher talked not only about the challenges required to plan for a probe to do what Voyager was going to do (considering we'd only just gone to the moon less than 15 years prior), but what a feat of science it was to launch anything into Earth's orbit, let alone into outer space and she mentioned Goble many times. She used to say that we all knew Armstrong and Aldrin, but they'd have never left the atmosphere if it weren't for the people who didn't get famous from the effort. I never did know how deep her involvement was though.

[@nikheil1]

The ending both upset and inspired me at the same time. Great movie.

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[@deborahswanson8457]

I loved hating Jim Parsons in this movie! Excellent acting!

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@incognitouser8256]

So basically jim parsons played every attitude of sheldon in various films ICARLY - ECCENTRICITY HOME - INNOCENT AND NOT SO HUMOUROUS HIDDEN FIGURES - ACCURATE BUT NARCISSIST WOAH! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ernieenesi448]

Pure Genius, glad to learn about Mrs.Goble's work. Amazing mind.

[@rorycraft5453]

When I saw the picture of the actual Ms. Goble/ Johnson, I was reminded of my sixth grade teacher at Corlett elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio from 1967-1968. Same light complexion, same seriousness, same dedication to her work. Teachers had more control and overwhelming parental support in those days.

[@tc7547]

Well put. So the world over things have gone down hill....it isn't just a specific location problem.

[@jacquelinepayne4737]

And may I add that the curriculum was well versed. Because Ohio was second to New York in the transportation of slaves to Canada by Harriet Tubman 🇨🇦 by way of Lake Erie and it’s proximity to Toronto. Shaker Heights is named after the Shakers religious sect that aided slaves transition to freedom. University and Cleveland Heights as well. Several houses 🏠 🏘 🏡 have the honorary distinction of being used in he Underground Railroad. This is why I was shocked that we were not told about what Blacks had contributed to NASA and the Space race. Black history was always proudly discussed in the school system. Cleveland was a forward thinking city with a Black Mayor, Carl B. Stokes.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

The movie is not about teachers. Her contributions to history are different.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@jacquelinepayne4737 This woman was not a slave. She was an successful and educated woman. Please stop comparing her contributions to history to slavery. If you see a white person in a movie who is an astronaut, does it make you think of white men and women who were maids and butlers?

[@jefffrederick9518]

I appreciated the movie bringing to light all that her and the other ladies did at NASA. It was sad to see that part of our history where people of color were not allowed to achieve recognition or even be able to attend schooling needed to excel in life. I’m ashamed of that part of America. Katherine was a true hero as she kept her head high and persevered. She deserved all the honor that’s coming to her.

[@nutcaseneo191]

She is a global inspiration to all man , women and others.

[@harshadborgaonkar4539]

I watched this movie with my two daughters. they were inspired by Katherine Johnson and choose STEM careers. As a mechanical engineer I cant imagine she did all that math in her head that made space flight possible. thanks for making this movie to show, genius has no gender, color, creed boundaries.

[@jbhaun]

When the space craft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean, I was watching it on my black and white TV. I saw the Navy Aircraft Carrier send out the helicopter to pick up the space craft. At the time, I questioned myself how did the Navy know where to be at that time? I finally got my answer. Thank you Mrs. Kathern Gobble.

[@lsg1878]

Thank you Katherine Goble Johnson 🙌🏾✊🏿✊🏿🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 For showing us what is possible when one believes, perseveres and never gives up. Your African American generation and its achievements will forever echo throughout the corridors of Black Excellence. MHSRIP 👸🏾🖤💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

[@GirlWthGlasses]

I'm not even american but in high school I was taught about who these incredible women were and what they achieved. When I saw the movie it just felt like a closer look to the history lesson I had in high school.

[@woofna1948]

In America, we like to keep that stuff a State Secret so that other women, and also young girls don't get any big ideas about equality. Especially "colored" women and girls.

[@dangerfindertreasureseeker8905]

Great movie and happy that more people outside the mathematician community will learn about these amazing women. Very awesome.

[@marknan5352]

Loved this 🎥 so glad we saw it. Its amzing , the human mind.

[@markopalinski5988]

As a regular guy of normal intellect , raised in the 60's I was taught by my mother (* a widow) raising 4 of us alone , to never, Ever, discount the intelligence of any woman, no matter the color , its how we All got here. But hey, its Probably because i was raised Minnesota NICE. .'

[@louielouie22]

Outrageous it took so long for presidents to recognize this amazing woman. 🙏

[@annerieherbst6211]

Thank you for sharing and enlightening the rest in the world like myself of great accomplishments not receiving acknowledgment in the past. Bringing some perspective on how things seems ok but still aren’t.

[@scottiecopasetic8315]

What a damn shame & total disgrace. Kathrine was a genius & sweet soul who was shunned due to racism & the color barrier. America must do better. Think of the needs & circumstances of others before ones own. Imagine walking in the shoes of someone else before you judge & make prejudices. The African American & Latino communities have a lot more to offer if only given the opportunity. Shame on racists! Remove hate, pride & ego from the hearts. Live in harmony & help the disenfranchised. Giving back is its own reward.

[@kalodude]

Loved and hated this movie. I'm glad it's out there for the world to see.

[@SicilianStealth]

Well yay & poop.

[@dxwallace55]

I know what you mean by "loved and hated". I actually haven't seen it, probably for the reasons you hated it. I can only digest so much of the psychological abuse and negativity that brothers and sisters had to go through back then, even if they accomplished a lot......

[@willievickers2452]

Let me get this straight. Dude took credit for Katherine's work when asked who's work that was? Sounds eerily familiar of someone doing that who was in the White House recently....

[@hoteltrivago1380]

Hahaha, spot on!

[@robertredmon5409]

@@hoteltrivago1380 Kind of like Biden taking credit for the vaccine rollout that was planned and started under the Trump admin lol

[@Yoshi14832]

@@robertredmon5409 Are you talking about Operation: Warp Speed? That was in reality Operation: Dial up. There was literally no direction from the federal government onto where to send the vaccines until Biden entered office. Trump is such a failure and history will soon show so if you do not believe it now.

[@robertredmon5409]

@@Yoshi14832 Time will tell on Trump. One thing i do know for sure is the American people were lied to about how close they were to releasing a vaccine. Trump said it would happen before the new year and was soundly mocked and called a liar. Even CEO's called him a liar, and lo and behold right after the election the first vaccines were approved and started being distributed in December. It was all a political game aimed to get him out of office. How many People died because the vaccines weren't made available because of political considerations.

[@branon6565]

Compared to the mush brained racist simpleton who was installed as *president thru a rigged election, Pres Trump was the greatest POTUS this country has seen since Lincoln took the democrats slaves away from them...

[@robinalecia7554]

I wish i had of known about these women . Im a Black woman born in 1964 and ive always loved space.Iwas called stupid by my mom growing up and wasnt encouraged to do anything . In my heart I knew i wasnt stupid but when your Mom calls you that those words reach your future before you do. But God had other plans. I have a good life. I have 2 degreees . My son is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell . He is Microbiologist for FDA . And my daughter is a Banker and Broker with Merrill Lynch . Perhaps my greatest contribution has been through my children. Never believe a lie no matter who tells it. I know my future would've been different if i had even heard of this story. But i thankful for the millions of not black little girls that will now get to hear and dream so will all little girls every where.

[@kyleighwhite1409]

This movie and the help are some of my favorite movies. And if you don’t like these movies then you feel convicted.

[@artchic528]

Katherine Johnson (along with her fellow human computers) was, without a doubt, a key part in NASA’s early space program. Without her and her colleagues quietly plugging away at the math in the background, we’d surly never have landed on the moon when we did. It’s just a shame people only saw her for her race and gender, rather than her mind and her contributions went unrecognized for so long. At least her story got to be told at all. I’m pretty sure there are many other stories out there that haven’t been told due to discrimination. Who knows what real History isn’t being told due to this.

[@sandrataylor2323]

So sad and shameful at the same time that she had to go through the humiliation of not being recognized as the brains behind NASA's achievements. I was born in the late 1950's and wished that I was taught about her and others that gave the world so much. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@gaylecheung3087]

What a great nephew bravo great asking great writing great direction everything about this movie is beautiful ♥️

[@cannonball3420]

Finally, these brilliant woman getting the recognition they deserved all along. It’s infuriating & absolutely tragic to know that there are & have been infinite numbers of people denied credit or even the opportunity to achieve their goals. We’ve done ourselves as societies the greatest disservice by holding people back from reaching their full potential or to just be, based on color, race, religion, culture, orientation.

[@jackzxripper4795]

53 years later omfg

[@jamescarson9118]

What a Gift She was RIP

[@nancygodsey8312]

Absolutely! She went through many trials and tribulations. But stayed true to herself and her abilities. Her intelligence and perseverance served her country well. Women, and much less women of color at that time, were given a subservient role in society. But her superiority shone through it all.

[@mesaeddie]

One of the best movies in the last 20 years.I love this woman.

[@zedmak]

Imagine the contributions that have gone uncredited.

[@donaldcoday4765]

Amazing talented lady.wish I had half the smarts she has.

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

Highly recommend her auto biography Katherine Johnson. A lot more background that the movie could not cover. She actually co authored reports later with Parsons character and they were lifelong friends

[@me8042]

I knew a number of math teachers in my youth. Keven Costner’s look was spot on for all of them. Crew cut, the style of glasses, the skinny black ties, white shirt and suit coat that as author Jean Shepard said, it looked as if it was made of wet and dry sandpaper. The visual effects were also spot on. It looked as if they stepped out of 1962.

[@patriciawilliams5540]

Loved this movie

[@stupidburp]

A great deal of delta V is required to change trajectory and overcome the inertia of discrimination.

[@virgo714]

omg… never heard of her until a clip from the movie popped up on facebook 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️ so much love for her

[@warkisalexandropolius4505]

Now known as my number one favorite movie hidden figures has shown me and pointed out to me and educated me many things about the women of color that I now believe and will continue to believe the day of my death that they are the smartest beings on our planet thanks to Catherine goble and Dorothy Vaughn these two ladies are showing me that we as a people of this planet do have a chance to overcome all adversity and ignorance that has been handed down to the generations by stupid people of our of our type to the creators of hidden figures and to the women and the characters played I thank you ever so much for teaching me things that I've never known but know for a fact now thank you ladies

[@BrookZerihun]

history is used to shape the direction of nations, history excluded is where we find our self today

[@bojangles3147]

Brook Zerihun yep I agree we are now in the process of erasing the other half, no need to study history now. But we will be repeating it.

[@aguilayserpiente]

@@bojangles3147 What half of what is being erased?

[@bojangles3147]

José Duarte Miranda I’m guessing you have no children in school. If all the statues are removed and all the founding fathers and Congress are to be removed from history for links to racism. What will remain to explain our countries beginning and how it came to be one of the greatest counties to live in. (I say that last part simple because immigrants have come from all over the globe to live here.)

[@BrookZerihun]

@@bojangles3147 we should not remove them from history, that would be stupid, but lets not celebrate the side that lost the war, and for me it never bothered me, what they should have done is kept them in a museum, so we can all see it for what it is, a link to our past

[@bojangles3147]

Brook Zerihun I think that would have been a better choice myself, unfortunately they are tearing them down in public. Reminds me of burning books in the past.

[@huskerinillinois]

This comment takes nothing away from Kathrine Goble-Johnson's amazing genius and tremendous accomplishments in the face of both gender and racial discrimination. However, John Glenn was not the first to orbit the Earth. He was the first AMERICAN to orbit the Earth.

[@wymple09]

It did not say he was 1st to orbit earth. It said he was the 1st to orbit earth 3 times. Yuri Gagarin orbited once.

[@Johnbro8]

Unfortunately those who make the difference in the background, hardly ever get the recognition they deserve. Fortunately we now know who made it work, congratulations to all the back room staff👍

[@roberthepburn7461]

What a powerful movie! What I brought out of the movie was that educated people who are in a bad situation when confronted with the truth that everyone is equal will do away with prejudice that they are surrounded by and move forward! That was a turbulent time in America and the younger generation was trying to make the change and unfortunately it all stopped with the deaths of John, Martin and Bobby come the end of the momentum of the MLK AND Bobby generation!

[@jwdickinson643]

what an amazing mind!

[@n3Cr0ManCeD]

Indeed. Also... what a tragedy it took over 50 years to get her credit.

[@EKcyclist]

Who the Hell are the sad sacs who gave this video about a wonderful lady a thumbs down??? 😦😦

[@yeshuachristdrivenandinspi6998]

Truth crushed to the ground always has to RISE AGAIN!!!! God bless you !

[@63bplumb]

PEOPLE!!! (Not men Not Women Not color Not PRONOUN Not whinny greedy people!) These are People that Truly deserve to be hailed as Giants amongst us! Brillant--educated--strong! All of you that think you are owed something for nothing YOU have accomplished should Weep so that All Mighty God doesn't strike you down for your greed!

[@sjay67]

It makes me angry the thought that people like Trump would never have acknowledged her.

[@Orange56222]

Just think if Obama didn’t recognize her in his last year. She probably would’ve passed never getting the recognition

[@chandlerhembree9607]

Why bash Trump did your school tell you about this wonderful woman? Did people like mad Maxine waters tell you about her its a sad world we live in

[@artinaleatricegravesmba5019]

It's so many that are not recognized. As of recently when I asked for recognition from my own race. There responds was you take care. Nothing really changed. Now our own people discriminate against us.

[@SRambo-hx8sl]

Back in the days of these Black Men and Women, they did not go around and Brag about the things that they did or could do. They just went by their business and did their work. This was an Era when there were so many Black's doing things that no one knew.

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

It took a black American President to recognize Ms Katherine Johnson's work....53 years later!

[@kelly3014]

Katherine Johnson and Jim Lovell are my heroes!

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

[@littlemaidofthemoon9978]

What a president. Couldnt imagine it being done nowadays. What a shame for america, in my opinion...

[@ramzicastilleja3268]

I live in west Texas in a small city named Lubbock and went to a way smaller school called Shallowater high school. 114 kids in my class. We loved this movie

[@rosieb9]

We have to learn about our history through the courageous writers and directs that crest these movies and not the cowardly leaders in education of our past. 😢

[@chadbrown3191]

You conveniently left out that Paul gave her credit at the end of the movie and she in fact was in the final meeting with glenn when the calculations were approved.

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@George040270]

Even back then Sheldon was jealous.

[@21stcenturymonalisa72]

😂😂😂😂

[@terrypetersen2970]

Amazing how it took 50 years to acknowledge this woman's out of this world (literally) contribution. Yet everyone fawns over some internet personality.

[@skytrotter6144]

It took way too long for her to be acknowledged along the other “computers” I am glad though that in Switzerland they mentioned her when had been awarded by Obama. It is just sad that it took 53 years for it. So I feel for all these women and some men as well, that just because they were not of the same shade as their bosses were penalized while they should have been acclaimed. Thank you miss Goble-Johnson you will be remembered as someone exceptionally bright among all the others and now you can shine among the stars that you have helped to see from closer ! Thank you...

[@phaatsogood6563]

I know the feeling😔you do the work and not even a thank you at least

[@caseynoel2202]

0:42 Classic Sheldon

[@georgeemil3618]

Too much so. Should have cast someone else.

[@doloresradumski1708]

God Bless, you were best in your field ! A true lady and role model for all!

[@Music-lx1tf]

Great movie. Brought tears to my eyes and a wealth of respect to those black (American) ladies.

[@jessicasarahliddell8883]

So much mixed feelings when watching this film.

[@David_Robert_1]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@kenlee7563]

Sad that it took this long for her to be recognized. Imagine what the human being could do if racism did not exist.

[@wolgarolisal]

That my friend is a war you cant win.You can win your own battles by how you react and interact with those you come in contact with-but we wont be able to change everyones attitude together like turning a light switch.As soon as man started to envy his own brother murder entered into this world..So we can change what we can control but getting the collective to go along with it..another story..But thats freedom-we just have to be courageous at those times to exercise our freedom and call out and stand for what we deemed right.

[@alib5074]

Amazing woman this fantastic actress played.

[@user-qo9et7xi3k]

One of my favorite movies, her I telligence caused her to persevere.

[@hueypilot1950]

You left out the clip where "Paul" is told, roughly, Our mission is to seek out the GENIUS , among these geniuses.