<![CDATA[This study examines the representation of racism and racial segregation in the film Hidden Figures as a portrait of discrimination against Black women in the United States during the 1960s. The analysis focuses on the experiences of its three main characters Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson who worked at NASA in a racially segregated and male-dominated professional environment. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze the representation of racism and racial segregation in the film Hidden Figures. Data were collected through repeated observation and documentation of scenes and dialogues in the film multiple times, and was examined using thematic analysis based on intersectionality and representation theory. The analysis applies intersectionality theory together with Stuart Hall’s representation theory to explore how race and gender intersect in shaping social oppression and media representation. The findings indicate that the film portrays both explicit and implicit forms of structural discrimination, including segregated facilities, limited professional recognition, and the marginalization of intellectual contributions. At the same time, the film functions as a counter narrative that challenges dominant stereotypes about Black women in science and technology. Through its representation, Hidden Figures not only reflects historical realities of systemic racism but also serves as a medium of social criticism that promotes awareness of racial and gender justice.]]>
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