Hidden Figures - Manchester

Event details

WHAT: Into Film, in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, is delighted to invite you to a special screening of the incredible Hidden Figures. Following the screening, Amy Chambers, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, will host a panel discussion with women working in STEM, to draw out the key themes (STEM, diversity and equality) within the film's story.

WHEN: Thursday 5 July [10am 12.50pm]

WHERE: Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, 

Synopsis: 

Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Duration: 127 mins, (plus 30-40 mins for panel discussion)

Certificate: PG

Language: English

*Educators must ensure they book tickets for themselves as well as students. On the order form, please indicate how many young people and how many adults will attend out of the total amount of tickets you have booked.*

We look forward to seeing you at the screening!

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Image credit: 20TH CENTURY FOX