David Makes Man

TV SERIES 2019 2 SEASONS

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.

This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 2 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama.
• Produced in .
• Original Language: English.

Starring 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

Seasons

Season 1

10 Episodes • Aired 2019-08-14

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.

Season 2

10 Episodes • Aired 2021-06-22

Season 2 of David Makes Man fast-forwards 20 years and finds David in his early 30s, a rising business man facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever; the mounting pressure forces David to choose between the instincts that helped him survive or finding a new way to finally, truly live.