Bootstraps
EpisodeS1E250 min2020-03-20

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

Bootstraps

Sarah's dream of opening a factory hinges on securing the support of local Black businessmen — and an endorsement from the famous Booker T. Washington.

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Guest Stars

Roger Guenveur Smith

Booker T. Washington

Rothaford Gray

Reverend Smith

Karen Glave

Peggie Prosser

Sophia Deerr

Hairstylist at Sarah's Salon

Mouna Traoré

Esther

Chris Tarpos

Townsman (uncredited)

Bill Bellamy

Sweetness

Martin Roach

Guest star

Kimberly Huie

Margaret Washington

Sydney Morton

Dora Larrie

Gairey Richardson

Lawyer

Zahra Bentham

Nettie Ransom

Mark Taylor

Emmett Jay Scott

Devante Goulbourne

Numbers Runner

Jeremiah Sparks

Band Leader

Mark Sparks

Landowner

Percy Harris

Rich Black Businessman

Shakura S'Aida

Claire Thomas

Colin Edwards

Reporter

Jason Burke

Farmer #1

Chattrisse Dolabaille

Juke Joint Dancer (uncredited)

Kris Grzella

Dancer (uncredited)

Okiki Kendall

Cake Walk Dancer (uncredited)

Destiny Rettinger

Female Tap Dancer (uncredited)

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Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons

Director

Directing

Janine Sherman Barrois

Janine Sherman Barrois

Teleplay

Writing

LD

Liza D. Espinas

Editor

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TT

Theresa Tindall

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