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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020): Cast

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020) movie poster

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is a 2020 drama directed by Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis, starring Octavia Spencer as Madam C. J. Walker, Blair Underwood and Garrett Morris. It runs 3 hours 11 minutes.

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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020) movie poster
Runtime
3h 11m (191 min)
Directors
Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker About?

The premise of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker without spoilers.

This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.

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

· 13 tags
  • tv mini series
  • hair care
  • docudrama drama
  • docudrama
  • racial issues
  • gilded age
  • female protagonist
  • american history
  • 19th century
  • racial tension
  • racism
  • race relations
+1 more
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

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

Octavia Spencer leads the cast as Madam C. J. Walker, with Blair Underwood as Charles James Walker and Garrett Morris as Cleophus Walker. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis

More films directed by Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis, best-rated first: Eve's Bayou, Harriet, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody and The Caveman's Valentine.

Details

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

18 alternative titles, including “Self Made - Das Leben von Madam C.J. Walker” and “Self-made: la vita di Madam C.J. Walker”.

Also known as
  • Self Made - Das Leben von Madam C.J. Walker
  • Self-made: la vita di Madam C.J. Walker
  • Мадам Си Джей Уокер
  • Αυτοδημιούργητη: Μαντάμ Σι Τζέι Γουόκερ
  • Self Made : D'après la vie de Madam C.J. Walker
  • A Vida e a História de Madam C.J. Walker
  • 셀프 메이드: 마담 C. J. 워커
  • Własnymi rękoma: Historia Madam C.J. Walker
  • 白手起家:沃克夫人的致富傳奇
  • Madam C. J. Walker: Una mujer hecha a sí misma
  • בזכות עצמה: בהשראת חייה של מאדאם סי-ג'יי ווקר
  • العصامية: قصة السيدة ووكر
+6 more
  • Vypracovaná: Podle života Madam C. J. Walker
  • 白手起家:沃克夫人的致富传奇
  • Madam C. J. Walker: az önerejéből lett milliomos
  • Savo jėgomis: Istorija apie ponią C.J. Walker
  • Self Made: Madam C. J. Walkerin elämä
  • Self Made: d'après la vie de Madame C.J. Walker

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Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker?

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker runs 3 hours 11 minutes (191 minutes).

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

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker was directed by Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis.

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Who is in the cast of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker?

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker stars Octavia Spencer as Madam C. J. Walker, Blair Underwood as Charles James Walker and Garrett Morris as Cleophus Walker, among 7 credited actors.

Does Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker have a post-credit scene?

No. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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