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

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020-)
Season 1 - 4 episodes (2020 March 20)

Netflix Original Mini-series

Availability: Global

1 season, season 2 pending

Plot:

This is the untold and highly irreverent story of black hair care pioneer and mogul CJ Walker and how she overcame hostile turn-of-the-century America, epic rivalries, tumultuous marriages, and some trifling family to become America's first black, self-made female millionaire.

Trailer:

• Watch the trailer 

Links:

• Announcement 
• Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Ejogo, Blair Underwood, Garrett Morris Cast
• The Enduring Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker video 
• The Women Behind The Making Of video  
• Strong Black Legends: Bill Bellamy video
• Strong Black Legends: Blair Underwood video  
• Strong Black Legends: Shar Jackson video  
• Strong Black Legends: Elise Neal video

Trivia:

• Based on the book On Her Own Ground by A'Lelia Bundles.
• Octavia Spencer stars as Sarah Breedlove, known as CJ Walker. 
• Lebron James cast.
• Reported on August 21, 2019 that Bill Bellamy joined the cast.