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The Learning Tree (1969)

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.
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Gordon Parks profile
Gordon Parks

Director

Gordon Parks profile
Gordon Parks

Screenplay

Cast

Kyle Johnson profile
Kyle Johnson

Newt

Alex Clarke profile
Alex Clarke

Marcus

Estelle Evans profile
Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar profile
Dana Elcar

Kirky

Mira Waters profile
Mira Waters

Arcella

Joel Fluellen profile
Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury profile
Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward profile
Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson profile
Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea profile
Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carol Lamond profile
Carol Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen profile
Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

Kyle Johnson profile
Kyle Johnson

Newt

Alex Clarke profile
Alex Clarke

Marcus

Estelle Evans profile
Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar profile
Dana Elcar

Kirky

Mira Waters profile
Mira Waters

Arcella

Joel Fluellen profile
Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury profile
Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward profile
Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson profile
Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea profile
Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carol Lamond profile
Carol Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen profile
Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

Extra

Release Date

August 6, 1969

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Winger logoWarner Bros.-Seven Arts logo

Available On

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Videos

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The Learning Tree (1969, trailer)

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