Why it's worth a watch: A piece of history that many of us just don't know about, this is one of many examples of sexism that’s so ingrained in our collective past that we don't realize it. Dubbed the Mercury 13 – after the first US space mission, Mercury – these women underwent the same rigorous testing as their male counterparts, and yet were denied the chance to take flight. Don’t remember these women? The film explores why that’s the case, revealing the truth behind their absence in history.
The documentary: Tackling a topic that sadly still permeates our culture, Mercury 13 is nevertheless a must-see, diving into the reality of being a female astronaut in the '60s.
