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

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Cornalia H @Cornalia Feb 6, 2026 As someone who lives in a completely different country and hasn't heard about madame cj walker this series was amazing. It made me want to reasearch her, to know more about her. I understand that some people might want more faithful retelling, but as a miniseries this was ideal boredom buster for me. It had everything one might need from a good movie. See more Sam I @RT38320326 Dec 11, 2024 I LOVE it. I love it. It's upbeat, shows her insight and vision and what it would be like to be self assured, determined yet required to overcome personal demons, like all of us do, to succeed. So, there are some liberties. It's a story not a doco. Shame women (are shown) to pit against each other to succeed when in real life we support and assist so much more often. I just LOVE watching Octavia and the whole cast shine, and shine they do. More more more. See more Tanisha R @RT97182268 Jul 17, 2024 I've watched it twice and it was just as good the second time. Who cares if it isn't accurate(most movies never are), it's still a great story of independence and strength. I find it to be motivational. It moves fast so you almost want a little bit more. Where as a lot of other movies give us way too much. Octavia Spencer is excellent and so is Blair Underwood, I think this is his best work. I had to knock it down a half a star for the music choices and unnecessary think scenes. Why not use music of the time period as opposed to today? See more Mary G @RT69513929 Jan 17, 2023 Thought this limited series was very enjoyable and easy to watch. Octavia Spencer did a fine job portraying Ms. Walker and even though the series was "inspired" and not completely accurate in its historic details, it was informative and enjoyable and it is always refreshing to see someone that has been underestimated go up against the odds, take setbacks in stride, continue to move forward, and ultimately succeed. See more Jun 27, 2022 This is most definitely an "inspired" series and not a one-to-one reenactment of the already interesting life of Madam C.J. Walker. While, at times, inaccurate to historical records, I find myself in love with the miniseries and the incredible acting showcased throughout. The story is captivating, even at times when expected to be slower paced. See more m j @TennisRB Oct 15, 2021 When I 1st saw it the highlights, I was like no not this movie, but one raining day i watch it, and it was good. See more Read all reviews

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

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