There isn’t a more controversial topic in the country than race. And let’s face it, some of the history around this topic is pretty ugly. Some of the movies that have dealt with this topic have been appropriately horrifying. What I most appreciate about this movie is that it introduces in the issue in a way that still felt appropriate for my children. This is an inspiring movie where racism is overcome due to the necessity of the space race and the incredible mind of a female African-American.

• IMDB 7.8

• Rotten Tomatoes 93%/93%

• (PG)