Hidden Figures — The Power of Subplots

Опубликовано: 09 Июнь 2026
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Hidden Figures is about three women, but it focuses mainly on Katherine Johnson’s story, so the other two women are given their own subplots. This video looks at the elements of subplot and how to design a subplot that supports the main plot.

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