Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop Rated MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop Rated ShowsMost Popular ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersGolden GlobesEmmysHispanic & Latino VoicesSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
    AllTitlesTV EpisodesCelebsCompaniesKeywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In

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

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20202020
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 3h 11min
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,490
574
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker
Play trailer2:21
1 Video
18 Photos
BiographyDramaHistory

The inspiring story of trailblazing African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker who built a haircare empire that made her America's first female self-made millionaire.The inspiring story of trailblazing African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker who built a haircare empire that made her America's first female self-made millionaire.The inspiring story of trailblazing African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker who built a haircare empire that made her America's first female self-made millionaire.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,490
574
  • Stars
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Tiffany Haddish
    • Carmen Ejogo
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Tiffany Haddish
    • Carmen Ejogo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations total

    Episodes4

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated
    1 Season
    2020

    Videos1

    Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker
    Trailer 2:21
    Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker

    Photos18

    Carmen Ejogo, Octavia Spencer, and Tiffany Haddish in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Carmen Ejogo in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Carmen Ejogo in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Carmen Ejogo in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Madam C.J. Walkeras Madam C.J. Walker…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Tiffany Haddish
    Tiffany Haddish
    • Leliaas Lelia
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Carmen Ejogo
    Carmen Ejogo
    • Addieas Addie
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Kevin Carroll
    Kevin Carroll
    • Ransomas Ransom
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Blair Underwood
    Blair Underwood
    • Charles James Walkeras Charles James Walker
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Garrett Morris
    Garrett Morris
    • Cleophusas Cleophus
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    J. Alphonse Nicholson
    J. Alphonse Nicholson
    • John Robinsonas John Robinson
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Sydney Morton
    Sydney Morton
    • Dora Larrieas Dora Larrie
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Karen Glave
    Karen Glave
    • Peggie Prosseras Peggie Prosser
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Mouna Traoré
    Mouna Traoré
    • Estheras Esther
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Cornelius Smith Jr.
    Cornelius Smith Jr.
    • W.E.B. DuBoisas W.E.B. DuBois
    2 episodes2 eps • 2020
    Bill Bellamy
    Bill Bellamy
    • Sweetnessas Sweetness
    2 episodes2 eps • 2020
    Rothaford Gray
    Rothaford Gray
    • Reverend Smithas Reverend Smith
    2 episodes2 eps • 2020
    Sophia Deerr
    • Hairstylist at Sarah's Salonas Hairstylist at Sarah's Salon
    2 episodes2 eps • 2020
    Zahra Bentham
    Zahra Bentham
    • Nettie Ransomas Nettie Ransom
    2 episodes2 eps • 2020
    Sheila Isaro
    Sheila Isaro
    • Farm Girlas Farm Girl
    2 episodes2 eps • 2020
    Kiki Hammill
    • Fairy Maeas Fairy Mae
    1 episode1 ep • 2020
    Keeya King
    Keeya King
    • Peachesas Peaches
    1 episode1 ep • 2020
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Unorthodox
    8.0
    Unorthodox
    Hidden Figures: It All Adds Up - The Making of Hidden Figures
    8.0
    Hidden Figures: It All Adds Up - The Making of Hidden Figures
    Alias Grace
    7.7
    Alias Grace
    Self Made
    Self Made
    Hollywood
    7.5
    Hollywood
    Hidden Figures
    7.8
    Hidden Figures
    The Help
    8.0
    The Help
    The Bonfire of Destiny
    7.7
    The Bonfire of Destiny
    Bridgerton
    7.3
    Bridgerton
    Here Lies Joe
    9.4
    Here Lies Joe
    Bury Me Not
    8.9
    Bury Me Not
    When They See Us
    8.9
    When They See Us

    Storyline

    Edit
    The inspiring story of trailblazing African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker who built a haircare empire that made her America's first female self-made millionaire.
    tv mini serieshair care
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Despite playing mother and daughter, Octavia Spencer and Tiffany Haddish are only 9 years apart.
    • Goofs
      Addie is loosely based on Annie Malone, herself a self-made black female millionaire, despite the show representing her as reluctant to mass sell her product, Annie had a storefront in Saint Louis and several employees long before she employed Madame CJ Walker.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards (2020)

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Music?
    This background music in the 1900's ??? Baffled!!.
    helpful•31
    14
    • L_Gabriel
    • Mar 21, 2020

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Self Made
    • Filming locations
      • St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • SpringHill Entertainment
      • Orit Entertainment
      • Wonder Street
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 3h 11min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

    Related news

    Wesley Snipes & Tiffany Haddish Lead Luminosity Entertainment Comedy ‘Back On The Strip’
    Wesley Snipes & Tiffany Haddish Lead Luminosity Entertainment Comedy ‘Back On The Strip’
    Oct 19Deadline Film + TV
    Chinonye Chuwku’s Emmett Till Film for MGM’s Orion Pictures Adds 7 to Cast
    Chinonye Chuwku’s Emmett Till Film for MGM’s Orion Pictures Adds 7 to Cast
    Oct 11Variety Film + TV

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Octavia Spencer in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
    Top Gap
    What was the official certification given to Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020) in France?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page
    Add episode

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    Upcoming DC Movies and TV Shows
    See the list
    Image caption not available
    2:51
    The 9 Most Surprising Harry Potter Moments
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2021 by IMDb.com, Inc.