An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
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Episodes
4 Episodes
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Cast & Crew
Octavia Spencer
Madam C. J. Walker
Tiffany Haddish
Lelia
Carmen Ejogo
Addie
Garrett Morris
Cleophus Walker
Kevin Carroll
Ransom
J. Alphonse Nicholson
John Robinson
Blair Underwood
Charles James Walker
