Interview with screenwriter Allison Schroeder

The transcript discusses the discovery and development of a film about Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, highlighting their contributions to space exploration. The film's premise and its unexpected success across diverse age groups are explored. The cultural significance of the film, particularly in terms of representation and the Oscarssowhite debate, is also addressed, emphasizing the need for more stories of support and collaboration among diverse groups.

How did the creators first learn about the story that inspired the film?

• By attending a historical conference

• Through a documentary

• Via a newspaper article

• From a book proposal

What was Katherine Johnson's significant contribution to the space program?

• She developed the first space suit

• She calculated the trajectory for John Glenn's orbit

• She piloted the first mission

• She designed the spacecraft

Which technological advancement did Dorothy Vaughn foresee and adapt to?

• The internet

• Computers

• Satellite communication

• Robotics

What age group has shown a surprising interest in the film?

• Teenagers

• Young adults

• Middle-aged adults

• Children as young as five

How did the film challenge Hollywood's casting norms?

• By avoiding any special effects

• By using only unknown actors

• By casting black actors in lead roles

• By featuring an all-female cast