Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle MonA e, Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, Glen Powell and Aldis Hodge A film that moves its audience to cheers and applause, as the screen fades to black, is an exhilarating experience for the patrons involved. Director Theodore Melfi’s “Hidden Figures” isn’t merely a crowd-pleasing slice of actual history; it’s also a sly social statement, and a rich showcase for its three starring actresses.