# Woman in Motion Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA (2019) ### Woman in Motion: Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA (2019) - **Summary**: This documentary chronicles Nichelle Nichols' significant role in shaping NASA's Space Shuttle Program and her influence on STEM fields. Known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," Nichols also played a crucial part in diversifying NASA's astronaut classes, recruiting thousands of the nation's best, including the first Black, Asian, and Latino astronauts. The film details her advocacy and impact in transforming the American space program​[](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/643906/star-trek-nichelle-nichols-changed-nasa-documentary)​. - **Director**: Todd Thompson. - **Genre**: Documentary. - **IMDb**: [Woman in Motion IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4512946/)​[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4512946/#:~:text=,Stars%20Nichelle%20Nichols%20George%20Takei)​.