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

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.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Nelson, Stanley, 1951- Potter, Lou Nelson, Jill, 1952- Robinson, A'Lelia Walker, 1885-1931
Language:	English
Published:	New York, N.Y. : Filmakers Library, [between 2000 and 2009?]
Subjects:	Walker, C. J., > Madam, > 1867-1919. Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. 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. Toilet preparations industry > Indiana > Indianapolis > History. Women millionaires > United States > Biography.
Genre:	Biography.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 2/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD

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