Thursday, August 27, 2020
McNeil, Destiny (TTh) Self-Made
This is a Netflix original series that follows the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker becoming the first female self-made millionaire in America. This series stars Academy Award winning African American actors such as, Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood and Carmen Ejogo. It illustrates how Madam C.J. Walker became a millionaire in the early 20th century with her Wonderful Hair Grower and her Walker Hair Company. This limited series highlights her life and struggles before her success and her inspiring journey to fame and fortune. It shows how her hard work, grit, and business savvy made her a part of history. She persevered and became a successful woman in a man's world.
