Person profile
Theodore Melfi
Woke Score
40/ 100
Lower is better
48 personal • 25 work
- Published titles
- 2
- Crew roles
- 3
- Cast roles
- 0
- Profile updated
- May 20, 2026
- TMDB person ID
- 1141683
Creator Context
Summary
Theodore Melfi is a screenwriter and director whose notable work includes Hidden Figures, a film centered on the contributions of African American women at NASA during the space race and the challenges of racism and sexism they faced. He has discussed in interviews the value of telling stories that highlight civil rights and barriers faced by women and minorities.
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