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The Works: Shortly put, I would call the movie Hidden Figures an inspiring history lesson with a touch of fantasy twist held within it. When it comes to movies holding historical truth to them about important figures from the past, especially when it comes to the realms of math and sciences which advanced humans to modern times, viewers can expect a tale of large ego. Somehow, in movies, the concept of showing brilliant minds - men of genius whether in science or math - they all seem somehow aloof from the world. The film, Hidden Figures , the story doesn’t quite seem so inaccessible. It is an amazingly near accurate exact story but not one of ego. It shows struggle and willpower, but not any singular person’s story. Set in 1960s Virginia, the movie follows a trio of African American women who work for NASA through calculations - having helped in many space missions including John Glenn’s orbit around Earth. The three main women portrayed, Katherine Goble later Johnson, Mary
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Exhibit

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Museum of Artifacts A building of 5 wonders... Exhibit A:  This exhibit is dedicated to Mercury-Atlas 6, otherwise dubbed as 'Friendship 7'. I would include this as an artifact because it is the first capsule to carry an astronaut in orbit from the United States and what the entire movie seems dedicated to reaching. I believe my guests would love to sit inside it or simply marvel at it and imagine... Exhibit B:  Here I am showing the picture in the background, a silent props to the film directors for correctly portraying the painting that was indeed in Langely NASA for when the events portrayed were actually happening. As far as it can be told, NASA still wants these paintings as they hold a special history to them, there were three depicting aviary history and evolution but only two are shown in the film with the third being damaged. I think it would hold an exciting aesthetic to see something that NASA seems to desire so much. Exhibit
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Themed menu for the Party (Hidden Figures)

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Themed menu items: Menu : Snacks: For something sweet to munch on, I have chosen 'book worms' (Gummy Worms) to represent the 'computers' dictated in Hidden Figures . I feel as if the 'computers' would have been considered book worms in their youth... I have also chosen 'Meteorites' so as to represent a few obstacles like the many encountered to even get someone launched into space - basically the entire goal of the movie. Drinks: For beverages to offer my party guests, I have decided on 'rocket fuel' (fruit punch) to both represent a space-themed drink and to show the way a mix of different fruits when working together can become something amazing (to taste), which is also one of the ideas of the movie Al is constantly trying to express. Of course, I have to offer a second option of drink liquid hydrogen (water) which is as clear as it comes representing both a clear goal in mind and again a space-themed drink. 
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Party Guest List (Historical/Hidden Figures Version)

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Guest List/invites: 1.) Katherine Johnson. I would invite this woman out of pure respect and awe. I believe someone who has the bravery to stand up for what is right would be an excellent friend to have and would doubtlessly provide sense to a crazy party if it were needed. 2.) Taraji P. Henson. I would certainly invite this young woman. She seems as if she is a very down to Earth and adaptable type of person, I feel like she would help get a few laughs out of people and overall be a rather relatable friend. 3.) Mary Jackson. I feel like this would be our little beauty and queen of dance. She'd likely be the one making sure the games and decorations were just right and still would show up and outshine the rest, leading everyone into a great time! 4.) Janelle Monáe. I feel as if this young woman would be the life of the party! And certainly, the one to bring entertainment through performing for everyone and making sure everyone has fun. 5.) Dorothy
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Distance Film Project: Film Reviews sources

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My review of ' Hidden Figures ' the movie Shortly put, I would call the movie Hidden Figures an inspiring history lesson with a touch of fantasy twist held within it. When it comes to movies holding historical truth to them about important figures from the past, especially when it comes to the realms of math and sciences which advanced humans to modern times, viewers can expect a tale of large ego. Somehow, in movies, the concept of showing brilliant minds - men of genius whether in science or math - they all seem somehow aloof from the world. The film, Hidden Figures , the story doesn’t quite seem so inaccessible. It is an amazing story but not one of ego. It shows struggle and willpower, but not any singular person’s story. Set in 1960s Virginia, the movie follows a trio of African American women who work for NASA through calculations - having helped in many space missions including John Glenn’s orbit around Earth. The three main women portrayed, Katherine Goble lat
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Distance Learning Film Project Choice

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Hidden Figures (2016) I decided to try watching Hidde Figures, admittedly I have heard a bit about the movie but never got around to watching it... So I'm actually really looking forward to watching it. It caught my interest in the fact that these are women who led the way and whose stories are not as well shared and the fact that this is something that has to do with space. I happen to find empowering women and space incredibly drawing in my interest and look forward to conducting research in fact-checking the film with what history has of the space program during the time period.
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Experiencing WWII and Cold War Era Research topics.

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Conspiracy in America about birds In my research concerning how animals assisted and were used in the Cold War, I was able to learn several interesting new events... I never knew the first creature in orbit, or how animals had become a method in learning about atomic weapons and medical research at the time. I was even able to find out where the Birds being Government Spies came from.  The picture of Roosevelt captioned: “President Roosevelt, wearing a black armband, signs the declaration of war against Japan on December 8, 1941” While in quarantine when told to pick a topic to research and present, one of my classmates presented a topic of 'How America joined WWII'. I can't exactly explain how I came to find the topic interesting, but I think somehow being able to understand why America did something is always an interesting read. As I began to further investigate the topic, I started to see how rocky American and Japanese relations were regarding
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