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

Rating: 7.4
Cast: Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Ejogo, Garrett Morris, Kevin Carroll

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

Drama

Seasons

1. The Fight of the Century

Air Date: 2020-03-20

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

Air Date: 2020-03-20

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

Air Date: 2020-03-20

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.

4. A Credit to the Race

Air Date: 2020-03-20

The 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.

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