Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
Kasi Lemmons
DeMane Davis
Casts & Crew
Octavia Spencer
Tiffany Haddish
Carmen Ejogo
Blair Underwood
Garrett Morris
Kevin Carroll
Bill Bellamy
Zahra Bentham
Mouna Traoré
Also Directed by Kasi Lemmons
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Also Directed by DeMane Davis
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