TV series
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020, English, on Netflix.
An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 353 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: A Credit to the Race
Aired 20 March 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Octavia SpencerMadam C. J. Walker · 4 ep
- Tiffany HaddishLelia · 4 ep
- Carmen EjogoAddie · 4 ep
- Garrett MorrisCleophus Walker · 4 ep
- Kevin CarrollRansom · 4 ep
- J. Alphonse NicholsonJohn Robinson · 4 ep
- Blair UnderwoodCharles James Walker · 4 ep
- Karen GlavePeggie Prosser · 3 ep
- Mouna TraoréEsther · 3 ep
- Chris TarposTownsman (uncredited) · 3 ep
- Sydney MortonDora Larrie · 3 ep
- Cornelius Smith, Jr.W.E.B. DuBois · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 March 2020
- Last aired
- 20 March 2020
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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What Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is based on
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker: quick answers
Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 353 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker are there?
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker finished?
Yes. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker on?
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker?
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What is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker based on?
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is adapted from a novel.