

The Learning Tree
6.8
1969
1h 47m
Drama
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.
Director
Gordon Parks
Top Cast
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Kyle Johnson
Newt
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Alex Clarke
Marcus

Estelle Evans
Sarah

Dana Elcar
Kirky
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Mira Waters
Arcella

Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall

Richard Ward
Booker Savage

Russell Thorson
Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea
Miss McClintock



















