Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
On Netflix
An inspiring biographical miniseries about ambition, resilience, and self-determination, following one woman's rise from poverty to entrepreneurial triumph against systemic racism and gender barriers.
An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
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Does Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 84% of series.
Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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