The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree

Release Date: 1969-08-06

Overview: The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.

Rating: 6.7 / 10

Cast

Kyle Johnson

Kyle Johnson

as Newt

Alex Clarke

Alex Clarke

as Marcus

Estelle Evans

Estelle Evans

as Sarah

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

as Kirky

Mira Waters

Mira Waters

as Arcella

Crew

  • Gordon Parks - Director

  • Genevieve Young - Story Consultant

  • George Bau - Makeup Artist

  • George Hause - Sound Recordist

  • Robert J. Miller - Sound Mixer

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