The new film, "Hidden Figures", which portrays "The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program." (IMDB) was directed by an Ozarks alumni.

The article below gives a look into Melfi's life and early work, including a film directed by Melfi here in Springfield, Missouri.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/missouri-director-melfi-takes-a-hollywood-joyride/article_c4b15a8f-04d9-5cb3-921f-8017c2cc09af.html