Margot Lee Shetterly's 'Hidden Figures' unveils the inspiring true story of the African-American women mathematicians who were instrumental to NASA's greatest achievements. These brilliant 'human computers' worked behind the scenes during the Space Race, overcoming racial and gender barriers to propel America's space missions forward. Shetterly meticulously chronicles their essential contributions to launching astronauts into orbit and bringing them safely home, challenging historical narratives and celebrating their long-overdue recognition as pioneers in science and engineering.