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David Makes Man

Drama

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.

Aug 14, 20192 seasons20 episodesEndedEN

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Akili McDowell

David

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Trinity Cidel

Trenise

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Alana Arenas

Gloria

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Travis Coles

Miss Elijah

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Kwame Patterson

Adult David

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Arlen Escarpeta

Adult JG

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Zsané Jhé

Adult Shella

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Brandi Huzzie

Trisha

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Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes

Premiered Aug 14, 2019

Season 2

10 episodes

Premiered Jun 22, 2021

Episodes

1–6 of 10

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Ep 1

David's Sky

Dai Out

Aug 21, 2019

43m

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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Ep 3

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Gloria

Sep 4, 2019

43m

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."

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Ep 5

Love or Poetize These Hoes

Sep 11, 2019

43m

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.

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Ep 6