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David Makes Man
- 2019 ·
- inspire me, enlighten me, tug my heartstrings ·
Summary:
David (Akili McDowell), a 14-year-old from the Florida projects, attends a magnet school for academically gifted kids. But he must decide whether to seize his opportunity or return to the life as the neighborhood drug dealer. Based on the life of Oscar-winning series creator and co-writer by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
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From Alan Sepinwall at Rolling Stone:
…the way it simply lingers in David’s worlds, and in his head, pays enormous emotional dividends in later episodes. Those installments aren’t quite as stylish as the premiere, but they allow for a touch more humor and whimsy, which proves a welcome trade-off. Full Review