About
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
Cast
Octavia Spencer
as Madam C. J. Walker
Tiffany Haddish
as Lelia
Carmen Ejogo
as Addie
Garrett Morris
as Cleophus Walker
Kevin Carroll
as Ransom
J. Alphonse Nicholson
as John Robinson
Blair Underwood
as Charles James Walker
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
The Fight of the Century
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.
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.
The Walker Girl
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 Race
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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