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

Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah resolves to sell Addie's hair product; when she's cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of black businessmen as well as an endorsement from the famous educator Booker T. Washington.

Sarah's ambitious plans for expanding her empire take her to New York and lead to betrayals both personal and professional that threaten all she's built.

Sarah endures a health scare, worker issues and a tragedy that hits close to home, pushing her to take decisive action about her life and legacy.