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NATIVES

NATIVES follows a group of unapologetic, queer, native New Yorkers navigating adulting in the projects of NYC. 

NATIVES follows a close-knit group of queer, twenty-something native New Yorkers whose lives are turned upside down by the return of 25-year-old Izzy Sanchez. After a failed attempt to start a new life in LA, Izzy comes back to the fictional Trenton Houses, prompting the group to navigate the complexities of modern relationships, friendship, and adulthood.

Inspired by creator Ronald Hinton’s experience as a gay Afro-Puerto Rican in New York City’s Public Housing, NATIVES aims to authentically shed light on and shift the narrative of these vibrant communities and the individuals who shape them.

Support the Show

NATIVES Episodes 1 and 2 were made possible due to the contributions of 249 indivduals back in 2021. These people believd in our vision so much that they decided to support us financially. However, to continue the series, we need your help. If you want to see more NATIVES episodes come to life, consider contributing today to help us get episodes 3-7 to your screens!

Meet the Dream Team

Ronald Hinton

Creator/Writer/EP

Brittany Franklin

Director/Producer

Darnell Dudley

Creative Producer/Writer

Meet the Cast

  • Ronald Hinton

    Izzy Sanchez

  • DaJuan Harris

    Kai Williams

  • Mar'Shon Dalton

    Adrian Jones

  • Mawie Bruce

    Mawie Bruce

    Jaz Winters

  • Christian Smith

    Ricky Cortes

  • Jade Mathis

    Tiff Howard

  • Julie Leon

    Buela

  • Donte Marquis

    Julius Jones

  • Omar Gonzalez

    Chris Rivera

  • Ian Mosley

    Steven Winters