Set during the 1960s space race, this film follows the inspiring true story of three African-American women mathematicians who played pivotal roles at NASA. The narrative centers on Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, whose groundbreaking work helped launch astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe, the film highlights themes of perseverance and equality. Directed by Theodore Melfi, it received critical acclaim and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.