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Film round up: February 17

Hidden Figures (PG)
Directed by Theodore Melfi
5/5

Yet another “based on true events” movie hits the screen.

But, for once, this extraordinary story of a brilliant group of women whose vital contributions to the US space race culminated in their key roles in John Glenn’s landmark Apollo mission in 1962 does ring true.

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