Hidden Figures (2016) One of the most powerful scenes shows Katherine Johnson entering a high-level briefing with NASA’s top engineers and directors—an all-male, all-white room where women (especially Black women) were never allowed. She steps in because her calculations are indispensable, and though the men are shocked at first, she proves she deserves to be there. Her sharp mind, calm confidence, and precise math shift the room’s respect toward her, marking a breakthrough moment in both her ca

115K views · 1.7K reactions | Meet Katherine Johnson: She’s the real woman behind "Hidden Figures," and one of the brilliant African-American female mathematicians who played a huge role in the 1960s space race. On Wednesday's News4 at 5, Johnson shares stories of her journey that didn’t make it into the movie! | NBC Washington | Facebook