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      Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)

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

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      Self Made doesn't always live up to its namesake, but there's no denying that Octavia Spencer's spectacular embodiment of the singular Madam C.J. Walker is a sight to be seen. Read critic reviews

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      Episodes

      • 1. The Fight of the Century

        Air date: Mar 20, 2020

        Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah resolves to sell Addie's hair product; when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

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      • 2. Bootstraps

        Air date: Mar 20, 2020

        Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of black businessmen as well as an endorsement from the famous educator Booker T. Washington.

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      • 3. The Walker Girl

        Air date: Mar 20, 2020

        Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York and lead to betrayals both personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

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      • 4. A Credit to the Race

        Air date: Mar 20, 2020

        Sarah endures a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home, pushing her to take decisive action about her life and legacy.

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      Cast & Crew

      Octavia Spencer
      Carmen Ejogo
      Blair Underwood
      Kevin Carroll
      Bill Bellamy
      Janine Sherman Barrois
      Lois Johnson
      Maverick Carter
      LeBron James
      Octavia Spencer
      Mark Holder
      Christine Holder
      Kasi Lemmons
      Jamal Henderson

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      • Aug 29, 2023

        The greatest 4 fact-based television mini-series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      • Feb 06, 2023

        I totally enjoyed watching Octavia Spenser play the role of Madame C.J.Walker. The series was wonderful. I showed it to my 5th grade class over a week and they also thoroughly enjoyed it.

      • 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.

      • 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.

      • Mar 28, 2022

        Uma das melhores histórias reais, de uma mulher de muita força lutando com ambos preconceitos seja o machismo ou racismo, Madam C.J. Walker sempre será reconhecida como uma revolucionária no ramo dos negócios, sempre focada em seu objetivo ser reconhecida e foi ótimo que a Netflix fez essa minissérie assim como outras que eles acertaram a mão mostrando que uma história nunca pode ser apagada.

      • Oct 31, 2021

        Once again, Octavia Spencer does a wonderful job. A well done production.

      • 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.

      • Feb 16, 2021

        I thought this movie was excellent. I generally have low expectations for movies based on "true events," but this one was riveting and inspiring. If you get nothing from it but the history of this incredible woman, than you have time well spent. I'm so glad this movie was made.

      • Nov 08, 2020

        If they put this movie in a better time period it might be better, but very fictional. Maybe should of called this "the stolen formula"

      • Oct 11, 2020

        This series had lots of historical inaccuracies (I read up on the subject beforehand) and it was not interesting to watch.

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