The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree

107 mins | Drama | Aug. 6, 1969

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.

The Learning Tree

107 mins | Drama | Aug. 6, 1969

The Learning Tree
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.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers Winger
Original title The Learning Tree
Directors Gordon Parks
Writers Genevieve Young, Gordon Parks

Cast

Kyle Johnson

as Newt

Alex Clarke

as Marcus

Estelle Evans

as Sarah

Dana Elcar

as Kirky

Mira Waters

as Arcella

Joel Fluellen

as Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury

as Silas Newhall

Richard Ward

as Booker Savage

Russell Thorson

as Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea

as Miss McClintock

Carol Lamond

as Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen

as Doc Tim Cravens

Dub Taylor

as Spikey

Lynn Hamilton

as Funeral Attendee