From sci-fi to science: Film presentation shows how Nichelle Nichols changed the face of space
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The City of Orlando plans to observe Womenโs History Month, in part, by showing a film from a local filmmaker that highlights the contributions of Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols to NASA. The film is directed and produced by Todd Thompson, and shows how Nichols took her career in sci-fi television to a career in science itself. AdNews 6 spoke to Thompson about the documentary back in 2019 right after it showed to a standing-room only crowd at the Orlando Film Festival. โItโs important for me to tell stories that enlighten mankind and the world and make the world a better place,โ said Thompson. โNichelle certainly did that with her impact on NASA.โFor more information on the film, click here.