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

Name: Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.4

2020 · Miniseries · TV-MA · 47 min · ★ 7.4 · 66% critics

Drama

A determined entrepreneur fights prejudice and personal setbacks while building a groundbreaking beauty business for Black women. As ambition grows, so do rivalries and hard choices, turning a dream into a hard-won legacy of empowerment and resilience.

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Years: 2020
Release date: 2020-03-20
Network: Netflix
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Runtime: 47 min
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 66/100
TMDB rating: 7.4/10 (340 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an uplifting, fast-moving rags-to-riches miniseries with big emotions and modern touches, somewhat in the vein of Halston; Not for you if you need strict historical accuracy or period-appropriate music.

Pros: inspiring true-life journey; engaging, bingeable drama; strong lead performance | Cons: historical liberties; modern music divisive; some clichéd subplots