My Two Cents

Ang Hidden Figures ay isa sa mga pelikulang napagsabay-sabay na mag-educate, mag-inspire at mag-entertain at the same time na hindi mo mapi-feel na binibigyan ka ng homework. Na-balanse ng pelikula ang pagtalakay sa mga seryosong theme tulad ng racism at gender inequality dahil sa paggamit ng humor, warmth, at makatotohanang human connection na epektibong naipakita na hindi nagmukhang nangangaral.

Matagal ko nang nakikita ang mga snippets ng pelikulang ito sa mga YouTube shorts kaya naisipan kong panoorin. At hindi naman ako nagsisi. Ang pacing ay steady lang pero hindi naman boring. Habang ang istorya ay tatamaan ka talaga emotionally.

“There are no colored bathrooms in this building or any building outside the West Campus, which is half a mile away. Did you know that? I have to walk to Timbuktu just to relieve myself. And I can’t use one of the handy bikes. Picture that, Mr. Harrison. My uniform… Skirt below my knees, my heels, and a simple string of pearls. Well, I don’t own pearls. Lord knows you don’t pay coloreds enough to afford pearls! And I work like a dog, day and night, living off of coffee from a pot none of you wanna touch! So, excuse me if I have to go to the restroom a few times a day.”