Octavia Spencer Buys Out Screening of 'Hidden Figures' for Low-Income Families

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Octavia Spencer has bought out a Friday night screening of Hidden Figures for low-income families in the Los Angeles area.

The Oscar-winning actress, who co-stars in the film alongside Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe, revealed on Instagram she had pre-paid for tonight's 8 p.m. showing of the movie at Rave Cinemas Baldwin Hills, so that some who might not otherwise see the film can attend at no cost.

“If you know a family in need that would like to see our movie but can’t afford it have them come,” Spencer said. “It’s first come, first served. My mom would not have been able to afford to take me and my siblings. So, I’m honoring her and all single parents this #mlkweekend.”

Hidden Figures tells the little-known story of the African-American women behind NASA’s first successful space missions. The film was No. 1 at the box office last week, the first week of its wide release.

It opened in an additional 700 theaters this weekend.