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Meet America’s first empire-building, barrier-breaking, self made female millionaire. Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer stars in Self Made: Inspired by th...
Self Made is a fictionalized depiction of "the untold story of black hair care pioneer and mogul Madam C. J. Walker and how she overcame the hostilities of turn-of-the-century America, epic rivalries, and tumultuous marriages to become America’s first Black, self-made female millionaire." [3]
Watch the trailer, browse episodes, see cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of Self Made, a biographical drama about the first female self-made millionaire in America. Learn about the life and achievements of Madam C.J. Walker, a trailblazing African American entrepreneur in the haircare industry.
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- 2020-03-20
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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. Watch trailers & learn more.
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- March 20, 2020
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Watch Octavia Spencer as the first African American self-made millionaire in this historical drama. Based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the series explores her rise from poverty to entrepreneurship and activism.
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- March 20, 2020
- Octavia Spencer
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Mar 20, 2020 · Octavia Spencer stars as the Black haircare pioneer and entrepreneur who overcame racial and gender barriers in the late 1800s. The series explores her achievements, challenges, and legacy with historical accuracy and drama.
Watch Octavia Spencer as the first female self-made millionaire in America, who revolutionized black haircare and fought for social change. Based on the book by her great-great-granddaughter, the series also stars Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood and more.
