I have not seen the movie, but I suspect it is filled with PC propaganda.
However, this much I do know. The main character in the movie, Katherine Johnson, is in real life absolutely the real deal. She would be a good role model for anyone, black or white, male or female.
So I’d suggest that your daughter first read up on Katherine Johnson. I’d also suggest that she read up on Admiral Grace Hopper. Adm. Hopper was a computer scientist, and a most remarkable woman.
And I do not hand out such epithets lightly.
Why there has not been a biopic about her is beyond my comprehension.
Yes. We read the book. Sadly, the preface and first chapter were the best parts. It was a bit of a slog to get through, as the author went off on tangents, became too detailed on some minor issues, and lacked an engaging writing style. Still, the subject matter was so intriguing that it pulls you along. It would have been stunning had it been done by a biographer like McCullough. That said, it was a decidedly good effort for this author’s first book. The character of the women involved, their determination to be judge by ability and nothing else, and their devotion to God, family, and their profession is inspiring.
I disagree that it was PC propaganda. If anything it had much more of a Trump-”Make America Great Again” vibe to it, however unintentional. Very patriotic and most importantly: pro-Christian. Not overtly “preachy” but there certainly is a preacher in the film :).
Its made quite clear that the noblest deeds of the Civil Rights movement were inspired ultimately by FAITH.
And all the romantic relationships were tastefully presented :).
And certainly one cannot overlook https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hamilton_(scientist)