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Two dollars and a dream [videorecording] / a film by Stanley Nelson ; produced and directed by Stanley Nelson ; narration written by Lou Potter.

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Uses historical stills and interviews to outline the life of Madame C.J. Walker, her family, and the success of the hair preparation company she founded, makers of products for Black women starting in the 1900's, and related controversies surrounding her business.

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Other Authors: Nelson, Stanley, 1951-, Potter, Lou, Nelson, Jill, 1952-, Walker, A'Lelia
Other title:ITS Video Library.
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Filmakers Library, ©1987.
Subjects:
Walker, C. J., > Madame, > 1869-1919.
African American women > Biography.
African American beauty operators > Biography.
African American business enterprises.
Cosmetics industry.
African American businesspeople.
Businesswomen > Indiana > Indianapolis > Biography.
African American women executives > Indiana > Indianapolis > Biography.
Madame C.J. Walker Company.
Toilet preparations industry > Indiana > Indianapolis > History.
Women millionaires > United States > Biography.
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Summary:Uses historical stills and interviews to outline the life of Madame C.J. Walker, her family, and the success of the hair preparation company she founded, makers of products for Black women starting in the 1900's, and related controversies surrounding her business.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (56 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS format.
Participant or Performer:Narrated by Jill Nelson.

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