Film expert Gaz and history expert Mel discuss the true story behind the movie Hidden Figures (2016). We know it’s a great movie but just how historically accurate is it? We investigate further into the history of the American civil rights movement, Cold War paranoia, the Space Race, and the true story behind NASA pioneers Katherine Goble Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson.

Real Movies Fake History is hosted by two friends, Gaz (the film nerd) and Mel (the history expert), who each episode discuss, debate and laugh about the real history behind diverse and important cinema.

We seek to discover the true story behind films apparently based on a true story. With a particular interest in gender and cultural representation, we love nothing more than to speak on how a particular film represents the world around us.

As discussed in this episode, many of you will know of the Black Lives Matter movement. In light of recent events, it is more important than ever to support Police accountability projects. If you can donate, we have some recommended institutions below. Thanks again for listening.

Australia
Police Accountability Project run by Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre
http://www.policeaccountability.org.au/about/support-our-work/?fbclid=IwAR0o1vVEaGgSIcLgWMQc1AMVwX2HrJYl029FRsE4e3isNahZ8iXihujbZ7w

UK
National Campaign for Fair & Accountable Policing
https://www.stop-watch.org//

USA
National Police Accountability Project
https://www.nlg-npap.org/
Black Lives Matter
https://blacklivesmatter.com