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Filmed in Canada , Iran, and the United States , Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani , an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field . In 2014 , she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics' highest prize , the Fields Medal . Mirzakhani's contributions are explained by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences . Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers , classmates , and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements . The path of her education , success on Iran's Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work , make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics .