The movie Hidden Figures deeply resonated with me because it highlighted how people like Katherine Johnson faced systemic racism and discrimination simply because of their race and gender. As someone who grew up navigating two cultures, Afghan and Canadian, and sometimes feeling like I didn’t fully belong in either, I connected with the film’s message about resilience in the face of exclusion. The movie showed me that barriers are not just about individual prejudice but often built into institutions and society itself. Just like I’ve felt caught between cultures, these women were caught…