David Makes Man

David (Akili McDowell) picks a fight at school and we see a prodigal child’s struggle to maintain his happy-go-lucky persona despite the trauma of poverty and addiction at home. David tries to hide behind the protection of his imagination to survive, but cracks begin to show as predatory forces become overbearing. The highly respected teacher Dr. Woods-Trapp (Phylicia Rashad) is introduced and begins to advocate on David’s behalf, but with strong discipline.

The screening will be followed by an extended Q&A with select cast and crew.

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Credits

Director:

Michael Francis Williams

Executive Producer:

Tarell Alvin McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Dee Harris-Lawrence, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy

Producer:

Wayne Morris

Screenwriter:

Tarell Alvin McCraney

Cinematographer:

Todd A. Dos Reis, A.S.C.

Editor:

Sarah Reeves

Production Designer:

Mark Garner

Sound Designer:

Scott Clements

Principal Cast:

Akili McDowell, Nathaniel McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Cayden Williams, Jordan Bolger, Travis Coles, Phylicia Rashad, Alana Arenas

Additional Credits:

Casting Director: Carmen Cuba

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Kristin Silady
Oprah Winfrey Network
kristin_silady@own.tv

Publicity Contact:

Los Angeles
kristin_silady@own.tv
7327134202

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Year:
2019
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Runtime:
57:25 mins