Taraji P. Henson says there’s a reason ‘Hidden Figures’ was made now
Jan. 29, 2017, 9:11 p.m.
Taraji P. Henson says there’s a reason ‘Hidden Figures’ was made now
The cast of “Hidden Figures” took home the top film prize at the Screen Actors Guild Award. Backstage, actors Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer shared their thoughts on why they believed the film was resonating with audiences.
There’s a reason why [Hidden Figures] was made now and not three years ago, not five years ago, not 10 years ago. The universe needed it now.
Taraji P. Henson
This film reminds us that we’ve been through harder times. We got through it back then, and we can get through it now. In the words of Kevin Costner’s [character], ‘We all pee the same color.’
Janelle Monae
Sometimes we need to provide a little escapism from the realities we’re currently existing in. This movie, I was feeling a certain way as an actress in the film representing people that are marginally represented. The fact that the movie is resonating at the box office is saying people are hearing the message.
Octavia Spencer
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