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

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

20207.41 Season4 EpisodesEnded

Overview

This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.

Created by LeBron James
Written by A'Lelia Bundles, Tyger Williams
Produced by Lena Cordina, DeMane Davis
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Madam C. J. Walker

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish

Lelia

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Addie

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Cleophus Walker

Kevin Carroll

Kevin Carroll

Ransom

J. Alphonse Nicholson

J. Alphonse Nicholson

John Robinson

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Charles James Walker

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

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is a drama series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of based on novel or book, biography, miniseries, philanthropist, inspiring. Created by LeBron James, it stars Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Ejogo. This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.

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