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

S1 · E1 — The Fight of the Century

Season 1 · 4 episodesSelf Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
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The Fight of the CenturyE1 · 46 min

Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

BootstrapsE2 · 50 min

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

The Walker GirlE3 · 49 min

Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

A Credit to the RaceE4 · 46 min

The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.

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Bootstraps

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
The Fight of the CenturyE1 · 46 min

Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie's hair product. But when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

BootstrapsE2 · 50 min

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

The Walker GirlE3 · 49 min

Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York — and lead to betrayals personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

A Credit to the RaceE4 · 46 min

The combined blows of a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home push Sarah to take decisive action about her life and legacy.