Misery (1990)

Self Made is a 4 part mini-series on Netflix that depicts the rise of early 20th century’s hair care business mogul, Madam CJ Walker. It is based on the book On Her Own Ground (now renamed Self Made), a biography authored by none other than the great-great-granddaughter of Madam CJ Walker, A’Lelia Bundles.

Since it’s a biopic and might possibly be some viewers’ first introduction to the story of Madam CJ Walker, it’s important to note what is fact and what is fiction so that her legacy remains intact. Note that in this article, I will refer to our heroine by any one of her names: Sarah Breedlove, Mrs. Walker, and of course, Madam CJ Walker.

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