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The film opens in 1926, introducing a young Katherine Johnson, a child prodigy in mathematics. Her talent is recognized early on, leading to a scholarship offer from the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, where educators notice her exceptional skills. Flash forward to 1961, the adult Katherine is seen carpooling with colleagues Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. Era-segregated society presents challenges as they navigate broken-down vehicles and an unwelcoming environment. Their encounter with a police officer underscores the racial tensions of the time, a foreboding hint of the obstacles ahead.
NASA's Space Task Group (STG)