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David Makes Man
Overview
A 14-year-old prodigy's mother relies on him to find a way out of poverty, but he is haunted by the death of his friend; he must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
Status
Ended
Created By
Tarell Alvin McCraney
Network
OWN
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
David Makes Man is a coming-of-age drama that follows David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. David must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
Episodes
David's Sky
A 14-year-old prodigy's mother relies on him to find a way out of poverty, but he is haunted by the death of his friend; he must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
Dai Out
David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
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David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
Gloria
Gloria's difficult day turns catastrophic when she is fired by her boss, leaving her home life in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Raynan reminds David that he can't run away from his responsibilities--the drug operations that will be running out of "The Ville."
Love or Poetize These Hoes
Gloria, home after losing her job, takes a more active role in her sons' personal lives. David attends the school dance with his crush, Tare. Sky advises David about talking to girls and reveals more about his relationship with Raynan.
When it all Falls
Already in dire straits, Gloria’s financial situation gets worse, and David devises a plan.
Son of Man
Raynan and David discuss their new plan; Seren attends Halloween at The Ville, where unlikely romantic connections are revealed.
Bubble House
Seren goes missing; Raynan and Desmond get arrested; The Ville prepares for a hurricane; more is revealed about Sky’s death; a young life ends in tragedy
Some I Love Who Are Dead
More about Raynan's home life is revealed, Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood, and Seren takes off.
3 Sons' Sky
It's revealed that after a visit from Shinobi, a fight with Raynan and a tender moment with David, how Sky died. David appeals to Mx. Elijah for help in exiting the drug operation. Later, Tio Teo demands the truth about Desmond and David from Raynan.
Top Cast
Akili McDowell
David
Trinity Cidel
Trenise
Alana Arenas
Gloria
Travis Coles
Miss Elijah
Kwame Patterson
Adult David
Arlen Escarpeta
Adult JG
Zsané Jhé
Adult Shella
Brandi Huzzie
Trisha
