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

Overview

This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.

Episodes

The Fight of the Century

S01E01 The Fight of the Century

March 20, 2020 8.5 46 min
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.
Bootstraps

S01E02 Bootstraps

March 20, 2020 7.0 50 min
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.
The Walker Girl

S01E03 The Walker Girl

March 20, 2020 8.5 49 min
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.
A Credit to the Race

S01E04 A Credit to the Race

March 20, 2020 7.0 46 min
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.

Cast

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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