WFI 8: A’Lelia Bundles talks about her book On Her Own Ground, which is slated to become a TV series
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On this edition of the Women’s Film Institute podcast, host, Scarlett Shepard, speaks with author and journalist A'Lelia Bundles about her book On Her Own Ground, which is slated to become a TV series about entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist, Madam C.J. Walker (1867–1919). A'Lelia Bundles shares the legacy of her great-great-grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker, the country’s first African-American millionaire, who helped women become entrepreneurs in the 20th century. Kasi Lemmons is attached to direct the series. Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer has signed on to play Madam C.J. Walker, and will become a producer of the show. LeBron James, in association with his production company, SpringHill Entertainment, has joined the team as an executive producer. More info: http://womensfilminstitute.com/2017/10/17/alelia-bundles/
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