Erbak Movie Reviews proudly continues its tradition: we never use the words “impossible” and “dream” in the same sentence—because we believe the best stories are the ones that come straight from the heart. This week, we challenge despair itself with a film based on a true story: Hidden Figures.
The 1950s... and prejudice.
Today we bring you a story that stretches back more than half a century. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, accelerating the U.S. space race. NASA was under pressure to send an astronaut into orbit—but they kept stumbling. Despite constant efforts, the team wasn’t moving forward. That was about to change. Three Black women, armed with brilliance and determination, were about to alter the course of American history.
“Colored times”
These were days when discrimination based on race, gender, and religion was considered entirely normal. If your skin was Black, society treated you as though you'd committed a crime. Even if you made it into NASA through sheer hard work, you had to eat in separate cafeterias and use segregated restrooms. The term “colored” was used instead of “Black”—but the message was the same: you are not one of us.
Their only option: Rewrite history.
And rewrite it they did. These women were extraordinary—brilliant, confident, and unstoppable. Katherine Goble Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson came to NASA with a mission: to make history. They had no intention of giving up without a fight.
“But… Impossible…”
Katherine was a mathematical genius. She could correct errors that even machines made. But she was Black—and a woman. No one took her seriously.
Mary was a brilliant engineer. She dreamed of sending astronauts into space. But a Black female engineer? Society didn’t allow for that.
Dorothy had outstanding math skills and was a natural leader. She was born to manage teams—but society believed a Black woman could only rise so far.
To ordinary people, their goals seemed impossible. But these weren’t ordinary women. They challenged the world with their intellect. “Impossible” meant nothing to them.
The most powerful word: No.
Even at NASA, prejudice was deeply embedded into the foundation. They faced countless discouraging moments. Did it break them? No. It only made them more determined. These three incredible women rose above every injustice, played key roles in NASA’s space victories, and shattered stereotypes along the way.
Why?
Because they had extraordinary dreams.
Because prejudice exists only to be destroyed.
Because they refused to accept the limits placed on them—and chased the impossible with everything they had.
Even today, we still talk about racism.
Prejudice, cruelty, and inequality haven’t vanished. But stories like Hidden Figures give us hope—hope that better days can still come, and that those who dare to dream can lead the way.
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