are played as submissive to men, but, “Although men manhandle them, Grier ... also took liberties with men, at times using them as playful, comic toys” (Bogle 228). Taraji P. Henson would become the modern day Pam Grier, a dominating figure in black film.
My five favorite movie actors and actress are Adam Sandler, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Tyler Perry and Morgan Freemen. Adam Sandler is a funny actor that can be seen in many comedy movies. Viola Davis acts in the TV show How to get away with murder and many drama movies. Taraji P. Henson was featured in Karate Kid and many other drama/action films. Like Adama Sandler, Tyler Perry is a comedy actor who dresses up as an old lady. Last but not least is Morgan Freemen, I just love his narration
Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson who was born August 26, 1918 is an African-American mathematician who made contributions to the United States' aeronautics and space programs with the early application of digital electronic computers at NASA. Known for accuracy in computerized celestial navigation, she conducted technical work at NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics , spanning 35 years. During this time, she calculated the trajectories, launch windows, and emergency
This year’s Oscar nominees caused an uproar in the African American community due to the lack of color representation. Of course the Black films that did earn a spot on the nomination chart didn’t grant the award or nomination to the people of color involved with the film. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, for a little over a century, black characters have been Whitewashed, portrayed via Blackface, stereotyped, or exploited in the film industry. While there have been ups and downs in progress
film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. The film follows bicycle mechanic Joseph "Jody" Summers as he lives and learns in his everyday life in the hood of Los Angeles. It represented the film debut of Taraji P. Henson and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson. Gibson and Henson later starred in the film Four Brothers. The film, originally set to star Tupac Shakur, instead switched to Gibson after Shakur's 1996
Al accepted things for what they were at the given time related to diversity. Through his commitment to the mission, Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), an African American woman, was allowed into the most coveted and classified areas of NASA because Al did not see her race or gender, he saw her ability. He helped conquer her obstacles by action and showed that he valued her as a person, not
watched it yet. When Chris Rock (Frank Gathers) is brought to the prison where Lucious Lyon is being held, he has some questions he needs answered. Most importantly he needs to know who “snitched” and got him arrested. We later learn that it was Taraji P. Henson (Cookie Lyon) that snitched. This was such a great opportunity for the story to ride on and bring us a few twists and intriguing plot connections but they don’t. Cookie is alerted that Frank knows and she informs Lucious who gets Frank killed
Throughout film history, many top charted movies are surrounded by mathematical equations and themes. For instance, Hidden Figures is based upon a true story of a female mathematician breaking the glass ceiling in NASA. Katherine Johnson, played by Taraji P. Henson, tells the story of the Space Race during the Cold War and the United States fight to be first in space. What is so interesting about the character and the story is that Katherine Johnson is a black woman in the midst of the civil rights battle
computers. Hidden Figures was nominated for Best Motion Picture, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Between, these outstanding nominations it didn't win any, but was awarded the WFCC(Women Film Critics Circle). In Hidden Figures Taraji P. Henson plays the role of Katherine Johnson an intelligent, independent, and brainy computer at NASA. With her two best friends, Dorothy Vaughan played by Octavia Spencer,
Hollywood: the land of opportunity. Well only if you're not apart of a minority group that is. Throughout the history of the film industry the powers that be have made it increasingly difficult for a minority to achieve equal recognition and representation in the industry in comparison to their white colleagues. Hollywood has made this an all too common occurrence. Whether it be white washing minority parts in a film, or a pay gap in comparison to their non-minority colleagues, offering less opportunities
reasons women on TV can be looked up to as role models is because, for women and girls of all ages, these women display the ability that no matter what your gender may be, you can become anything--do anything you set yourself too. Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) from the hit series "Empire" as an
big impact as to them becoming stronger and fighting for respect. This led to a fight for equality and being persistence which in the end led to them being successful. The film’s main protagonists are Katherine Goble played by actress/singer Taraji P. Henson, Dorothy Vaughan played by actress/author Octavia Spencer and Mary Jackson played by singer/actress Janelle Monae. In the movie it starts off with young Katherine Goble teaching high schoolers how to solve a complicated math problem. This was
Hidden Figures is a spectacular film, hidden with much depth throughout the process of the film. The film has so much to be discovered as its title, Hidden Figures, speaks its story loud and clear. The story is set in 1961, during the times of the civil rights movements, at NASA headquarters. It primarily focuses on African American females, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson as they are the first of the segregated, human “computers” to make their way to accomplish what couldn't
In the movie Hidden Figures, based on a true story, the three main actors Taraji P. Henson (Katherine Johnson), Octavia Spencer (Dorothy Vaughan) & Janelle Monae (Mary Jackson) play the role of three intelligent African American women who served as the mathematical brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: sending an astronaut into orbit. These three women and many more alongside them were known as “human computers” as they calculated the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and
Representation in film is important – that’s obvious. For starters, it promotes the acknowledgement of people of color and cements our place in society – it removes the frequent erasure of the ‘other’ through white washing and cultural appropriation. Secondly, it encourages minority children to dream, reach bigger, soar higher – seeing yourself on the big screen helps you feel comfortable in your skin, comfortable in your identity, and most importantly, influences people to find beauty outside of
herself, “Am I not considered beautiful because my skin is not as clear as Angelina Jolie? Do I not fit in the category “pretty” because I do not dress like Beyoncé? Or am I not referred to as “cute” because my hair is not as straight and silky as Taraji P. Henson?” Now imagine yourself being that teenage girl. How would you feel if you were consistently exposed to a judgmental society that does not accept you? You would want to be considered beautiful because you are unique, you are an individual, and
women who worked at NASA. Katherine Johnson was the main character in this movie. In Hidden Figures, it how Katherine and the other computers worked to compete in the space race, and sent John Glenn into orbit. Katherine Johnson was played by Taraji P. Henson. That is not all of the recognition she got after retirement.(Loff, Sarah) Katherine Johnson was awarded for her work. President Barack Obama awarded Katherine with America’s highest civilian honor.The Presidential Medal of Freedom was awarded