Madame C.J. Walker: Two Dollars and a Dream
Brief Synopsis
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A documentary which focuses on Madame C.J. Walker, a black woman who, in 1910, made a small investment in a company specializing in black hair and skin care products and realized a dream that made her America's first self-made millionairess. The program also documents the life of her daughter, A'Le
Cast & Crew
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Stanley Nelson
Director
Jill Nelson
Narration
Deborah Bolling
Associate Producer
Stanley Nelson
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Stanley Nelson & Associates
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A documentary which focuses on Madame C.J. Walker, a black woman who, in 1910, made a small investment in a company specializing in black hair and skin care products and realized a dream that made her America's first self-made millionairess. The program also documents the life of her daughter, A'Lelia Walker, black America's patron of the Harlem Renaissance. Included are interviews with the Walkers' friends and coworkers and a collection of stills, film, and music from the period.
Director
Stanley Nelson
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Stanley Nelson & Associates
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
