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I went in with zero prior knowledge and this is one of my favorites of the year. I love the sense of gravity she brings to the space program and the risks and sacrifices it involves. I love the pragmatic intelligent wisdom of Joan, even as she struggles to apply that element of herself to some of her closest relationships and to recognizing her sexuality. I love the portrayal of NASA as a largely competent and important organization while still giving the weight the difficulties of being a female and homosexual in the organization deserved.

I love the way she finds her peace.