
Halston(2021)
His name built an empire. His style defined an era. American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control.


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

Octavia Spencer
Madam C. J. Walker

Tiffany Haddish
Lelia

Carmen Ejogo
Addie

Garrett Morris
Cleophus Walker

Kevin Carroll
Ransom

J. Alphonse Nicholson
John Robinson

Blair Underwood
Charles James 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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