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.

Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:07:01

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
2
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
127 min
2016 United States of America 259836 7.8 Movie Released
3
The First Lady
The First Lady
55 min
SS 1 EP 10
2022 United States of America 5858 7.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
4
Joy
Joy
124 min
2015 United States of America 146687 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
5
Roots
Roots
90 min
SS 1 EP 8
1977 19100 8.4 Serie Ended NR
6 2016 Czech Republic 17069 6.9 Movie Released
7 2008 United States of America 28197 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
8
Mrs. America
Mrs. America
50 min
SS 1 EP 9
2020 United States of America 13781 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
9 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
10
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
11
Little Fires Everywhere
Little Fires Everywhere
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2020 United States of America 56192 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
12
Nomadland
Nomadland
108 min
2021 United States of America 186008 7.3 Movie Released
13
Empire
Empire
43 min
SS 6 EP 102
2015 United States of America 41374 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
14
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
50 min
SS 6 EP 60
2017 United States of America 33029 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Pinky
Pinky
102 min
1949 United States of America 3440 7.2 Movie Released
16 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
17
Coco
Coco
105 min
2017 United States of America 605600 8.4 Movie Released PG
18
Hustlers
Hustlers
110 min
2019 United States of America 108528 6.3 Movie Released R
19
Good Girls
Good Girls
42 min
SS 4 EP 50
2018 United States of America 61905 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-14
20
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
23 min
SS 6 EP 148
1990 United States of America 146099 7.9 Serie Ended TV-PG
21
Survivor's Remorse
Survivor's Remorse
25 min
SS 4 EP 36
2014 United States of America 2581 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
When They See Us
When They See Us
75 min
SS 1 EP 4
2019 United States of America 140834 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
23
Insecure
Insecure
30 min
SS 5 EP 44
2016 United States of America 22773 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
24
Scandal
Scandal
43 min
SS 7 EP 124
2012 United States of America 80291 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
25 1991 United States of America 84967 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
26 2000 United States of America 24649 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
27
Dear White People
Dear White People
30 min
SS 4 EP 40
2017 United States of America 26521 6.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
28
Harlots
Harlots
47 min
SS 3 EP 24
2017 United Kingdom 10807 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
29
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
76 min
SS 5 EP 43
2017 United States of America 144940 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
30 2019 United States of America 1549 7.5 Movie Released R
31 2017 United States of America 4040 6.4 Movie Released
32 2020 United States of America 13878 7.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
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