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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
★ 7.5/10•2020•TV-MA•Drama
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An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 20, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Fight of the CenturyE146m

The Fight of the Century

Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

Mar 20, 2020

Episode 2 - BootstrapsE250m

Bootstraps

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

Mar 20, 2020

Episode 3 - The Walker GirlE349m

The Walker Girl

Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

Mar 20, 2020

Episode 4 - A Credit to the RaceE446m

A Credit to the Race

The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.

Mar 20, 2020

Actors

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Madam C. J. Walker

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish

Lelia

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Addie

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Cleophus Walker

Kevin Carroll

Kevin Carroll

Ransom

J. Alphonse Nicholson

J. Alphonse Nicholson

John Robinson

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Charles James Walker

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