Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: OWN
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.7/10
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.
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.