Transcript Context

• The speaker discusses receiving the Hidden Figures project from director Ted Melfi. They note they had no idea about the story at first.
• Ted Melfi is identified as the director who sent the script.
• After reading it, the speaker says the story is beautiful.
• The speaker initially questions the reality of the story, saying, "this is not real."
• The speaker asks, "is this a true story?" to confirm its factual basis.
• Ted Melfi responds affirmatively with, "absolutely."
• The speaker expresses further disbelief, asking, "it's a true story?" again.
• The speaker asks whether any of the women depicted are still alive, specifically asking, "is Catherine still alive?"
• Ted Melfi confirms, "yes."
• Motivated by this confirmation, the speaker declares, "I have to go meet her. I have to go meet her."