Catherine Johnson and Segregation Laws

The video examines the historical accuracy of the film 'Hidden Figures', highlighting what the movie got right and wrong. It discusses the timeline compression, character relationships, and fictional elements. The video also covers key events like John Glenn's trajectory and the portrayal of segregation and racism, providing a detailed analysis of the film's depiction of these elements.

In the film 'Hidden Figures', which character's timeline was inaccurately condensed?

• Mary Jackson

• Catherine Johnson

• All of the above

• Dorothy Vaughn

How does the film inaccurately portray the relationship between the three main characters?

• They were portrayed as rivals.

• They were shown as close friends.

• They were depicted as strangers.

• They were shown as family members.

Which event involving a police officer is fictional in the film?

• The officer gives them a parking ticket.

• The officer arrests them for speeding.

• The officer helps them with car trouble.

• The officer ignores them completely.

What was Catherine Johnson's real-life experience regarding attending briefings?

• She was never allowed to attend.

• She attended without any issues.

• She had to fight for the right to attend.

• She was invited by default.

Which character in the film is a fictional creation?

• Mary Jackson

• John Glenn

• Dorothy Vaughn

• Al Harrison

What was accurately depicted about Catherine Johnson's role in John Glenn's mission?

• She piloted the spacecraft.

• She was not involved at all.

• She was the mission commander.

• She computed his trajectory.

Who actually faced the issue of walking half a mile to use the bathroom?

• None of them

• Mary Jackson

• Catherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughn

How did Catherine Johnson describe her experience with workplace racism?

• She felt it was overwhelming.

• She said it didn't affect her much.

• She was constantly discriminated against.

• She was never aware of it.

When did segregation end at the Langley Research Center?

• 1961

• 1958

• 1965

• 1943

What was the state of segregation laws when black women began working at Langley?

• There were no segregation laws.

• Segregation was very real and enforced.

• Segregation was only in cafeterias.

• Segregation was only in bathrooms.