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

Name: Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Released: 2020
Rating: 64

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64 Metascore
2020-2020
1 Season
Netflix
Documentary, Drama
TV-MA

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

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Octavia Spencer

Madam C.J. Walker

Tiffany Haddish

Lelia

Carmen Ejogo

Addie

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Episode 1

The Fight of the Century

Fri, Mar 20, 202046 mins

In the early 1900s, Sarah Breedlove begins making and selling her own hair products for black women but faces competition from Addie, her jealous former mentor.

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Awards

2020 - Black Reel - Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series - nominated
2020 - Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series - winner
2020 - Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series - nominated
2020 - Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series - nominated