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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

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

2020

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.5(343 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

Zero Gravity Management

SpringHill Entertainment

Warner Bros. Television

Wonder Street

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

3 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Octavia Spencer

Madam C. J. Walker

Octavia Spencer

Acting

Tiffany Haddish

Lelia

Tiffany Haddish

Acting

Carmen Ejogo

Addie

Carmen Ejogo

Acting

Garrett Morris

Cleophus Walker

Garrett Morris

Acting

Kevin Carroll

Ransom

Kevin Carroll

Acting

J. Alphonse Nicholson

John Robinson

J. Alphonse Nicholson

Acting

Blair Underwood

Charles James Walker

Blair Underwood

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