Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker

Season 1

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The inspiring story of trailblazing African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker who built a haircare empire that made her America's first female self-made millionaire.
4 Episodes
  • The Fight of the Century
    E1
    Episode 1The Fight of the CenturyAspiring 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
    E2
    Episode 2BootstrapsSarah'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
    E3
    Episode 3The Walker GirlSarah'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
    E4
    Episode 4A Credit to the RaceThe 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 of Season 1
  • Octavia SpencerMadam C. J. Walker
  • Tiffany HaddishLelia
  • Carmen EjogoAddie
  • Garrett MorrisCleophus Walker
  • Kevin CarrollRansom
  • J. Alphonse NicholsonJohn Robinson
  • Blair UnderwoodCharles James Walker
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