The trailer for "Hidden Figures," which filmed in metro Atlanta, is out. The movie has a January release date.

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The movie with

Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer

and

Janelle Monae

, about African American women involved with NASA’s early missions, filmed in locations including Canton and East Point.

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Also starring Kevin Costner, it is based on the nonfiction book by  Margot Lee Shetterly, "Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race."

Here's the early clip:

Watch the new trailer for Hidden Figures, based on the incredible untold true story. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. In theaters January 13.

Posted by Hidden Figures on Sunday, August 14, 2016
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