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Self Made is a 2020 Netflix drama miniseries inspired by the life of entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C. J. Walker. Octavia Spencer portrays Walker as she develops and markets hair-care products for Black women while confronting poverty, racism, sexism, business rivalry, and family conflict.
The four-part period production is a dramatized biography rather than a strictly documentary account of her career.
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Is Self Made based on a real person?
Self Made is inspired by Madam C. J. Walker, the Black hair-care entrepreneur and philanthropist. Octavia Spencer portrays Walker in the 2020 Netflix miniseries.
What business does Madam C. J. Walker build in Self Made?
Walker develops and markets hair-care products for Black women. The story focuses on her business rivalry, sales work, and efforts to build a company despite racism, sexism, and poverty.
Where can I watch Self Made?
Self Made was released as a Netflix drama miniseries in 2020. Its title is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker.
Who stars opposite Octavia Spencer in Self Made?
Octavia Spencer plays Madam C. J. Walker, with Tiffany Haddish portraying Lelia Walker. Blair Underwood plays C. J. Walker, Madam Walker's husband.
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