It received generally positive reviews with praise for octavia spencer's performance; However it received criticism for various historical inaccuracies and artistic licence. Wendy Calhoun on Madam C.J. Walker Calhoun, Madame Octavia spencer, tiffany haddish, carmen ejogo. Madam cj walker movie . The story of madam c.j. Walker to get her due on the small or big screen, but this series is, sadly, a disservice to her. 5 things based on the true story (& 5 creative liberties taken) by. Spoilers ahead for the self made miniseries. Inspired by the life of madam. Walker is an important story to tell because it celebrates the success of a black woman and the beauty of black hair. Played by tiffany haddish, a. Roxanne jones says that octavia spencer's portrayal of businesswoman madam c.j. Walker and how she overcame epic rivalries, tumultuous marriages and some trifling family to become america's first black, self. The show, starring octavia spen...