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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker Season 1 Episodes

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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.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2020 - 2020

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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Episode 2

Bootstraps

Fri, Mar 20, 202049 mins

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.

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Episode 3

The Walker Girl

Fri, Mar 20, 202049 mins

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.

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Episode 4

A Credit to the Race

Fri, Mar 20, 202045 mins

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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