Hidden figures may have been one of the best film we covered in this class. This movie reflects on discrimination in a powerful way by showing us the systemic racism and sexism prevalent in the United States during the 1960s. Despite their exceptional skills and contributions, the main characters face numerous barriers and prejudices simply because of their race and gender. They encounter segregated facilities, limited opportunities for advancement, and skepticism from colleagues who underestimate their abilities solely based on…

Excruciatingly boring. I've heard there is a more cinematically compelling version of this movie called Snowden and I think that would be the route to go if you are trying to learn more about the history this film encapsulates. Now I'm not going to throw blind hate, so here's my thinking. This film belongs in a YouTube style format where it can be broken into segments and shaved way down. I understand people love to see the artistic qualities in…

This movie connected to many different themes that I think are important to cover. Justice, due diligence, equality and social justice.

Starting with justice system and justice, the film raises questions in the context of national security and counter terrorism. I felt provoked to put myself in the shoes of the United States and terrorists to find out if the pursuit of justice should supersede ethics and legal standards. Daniel Jone's efforts alone represents the hardships of justice and what…

Justice and the justice system is center stage as one of the many underlying themes this movie has to offer. When the powers at be, and the centralized structures that govern, protect, and enforce society are corrupt themselves what has our world come to? What left do we have to remain calm for? There are countless scenes within this film that filled me with feeling of hopelessness, it's like that moment in a nightmare where you are running away from…