Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
Overview
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
LeBron James
Creator / EP
Lena Cordina
Producer
Episodes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Cast & Crew
Octavia Spencer
Madam C. J. Walker
Tiffany Haddish
Lelia
Carmen Ejogo
Addie
Garrett Morris
Cleophus Walker
Kevin Carroll
Ransom
J. Alphonse Nicholson
John Robinson
