Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker List
- The Help - Focuses on the struggles of African American women during the Civil Rights Movement.
- Hidden Figures - Highlights the contributions of African American women in a male-dominated field.
- Madam C.J. Walker's Wonderful Hair - A short film based on the entrepreneur's life and her hair care empire.
- The First Lady - Explores the lives of influential women in the political sphere.
- Joy - Follows a woman's journey in creating a successful business against all odds.
- Roots - A miniseries depicting the historical struggle of African American families.
- A United Kingdom - Centers on overcoming societal and racial challenges in love and politics.
- The Secret Life of Bees - Explores themes of female empowerment and racial tensions.
- Mrs. America - Focuses on women's rights and the feminist movement in the 1970s.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - A man's struggle to rise above hardship and entrepreneurial spirit.
- The Butler - Tells the story of an African American man's service in the White House amid social change.
- Little Fires Everywhere - Focuses on maternal bonds, women’s aspirations, and social issues.
- Nomadland - Examines the journey of a woman who finds her way in life after significant loss.
- Black Wall Street: The Story of Greenwood - Documents the history of a black-owned businesses in America.
- Empire - Follows a music mogul and his family's battles within the business.
- The Good Fight - Focuses on legal issues with strong female representation.
- Pinky - Explores issues of race, identity, and love in the 1940s.
- The Color Purple - A powerful story of resilience among African American women.
- Coco - Celebrates culture and the importance of family legacy.
- Hustlers - Highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of a group of women in tough circumstances.
- Americanah - Explores themes of race, identity, and love across continents.
- Good Girls - Follows suburban women engaging in criminal enterprises out of necessity.
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Addresses racial issues and cultural identity through humor.
- Survivor's Remorse - Examines the life of an African American NBA player navigating success and challenges.
- When They See Us - A gripping tale of systemic injustice faced by African Americans.
- Insecure - Follows the lives of two African American women and their struggles.
- Scandal - Features a powerful female lead navigating politics and personal life.
- Fried Green Tomatoes - Explores the strong bonds of female friendships across different eras.
- Secret Life of an American Teenager - Depicts the challenges of young women navigating life and relationships.
- Love & Basketball - Centers on two individuals navigating love and their dreams.
- She’s Gotta Have It - Focuses on a young woman balancing her love life and personal aspirations.
- Dear White People - Addresses race relations and cultural identity on a college campus.
- Tyler Perry's acrimony - Explores themes of betrayal, ambition, and resilience in a marriage.
- Harlots - Focuses on the stories of women in the 18th century fighting for independence.
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Follows a woman's journey to success in a male-dominated field.
- The Black Godfather - Documentary showcasing the influence of an African American icon in Hollywood.
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - A story highlighting the impact of a black woman on modern medical research.
- Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - The movie itself, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit and overcoming adversity.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Help
146 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 529090 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
Hidden Figures
127 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 289993 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
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2022 | United States of America | Drama | 6483 | 7.3 | Serial | Anulat |
| 4 |
Joy
124 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 152560 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
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1977 | Drama | 20145 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat | |
| 6 |
A United Kingdom
111 min
|
2016 | Czech Republic | Drama | 17778 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Secret Life of Bees
114 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 29780 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 14704 | 7.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 9 |
The Pursuit of Happyness
117 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 622812 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
The Butler
132 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 123920 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 61720 | 7.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 12 |
Nomadland
108 min
|
2021 | United States of America | Drama | 219567 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 42662 | 7.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 14 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 35911 | 8.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 15 |
Pinky
102 min
|
1949 | United States of America | Drama | 3740 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
The Color Purple
154 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 104307 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Coco
105 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 709782 | 8.4 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Hustlers
110 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 113029 | 6.3 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 67797 | 7.7 | Serial | Anulat |
| 20 |
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1990 | United States of America | Comedy | 153095 | 7.9 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 21 |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 159146 | 8.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 22 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 24805 | 8.1 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 23 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 84419 | 7.7 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 24 |
Fried Green Tomatoes
130 min
|
1991 | United States of America | Drama | 91879 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Love & Basketball
125 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 26710 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 27389 | 6.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 27 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 12308 | 7.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 28 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 158456 | 8.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 29 |
The Black Godfather
118 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 1638 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 30 | 2017 | United States of America | Drama | 4268 | 6.4 | Film | HD | |
| 31 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 15226 | 7.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
