Film Screening: Hidden Figures (2016)

Join us for a screening of Hidden Figures.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 co-workers. This inspiring historical drama is based on a true story.© Twentieth Century Fox | 127 minutes | Rated PG Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. This event is part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the book Orbital by Samatha Harvey.