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The Learning Tree (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 is a 1969 movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Gordon Parks. Main cast: Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar, Mira Waters. Runtime: 107 minutes. Its average rating is 6.8 out of 10, from 26 votes.
Release dateAugust 6, 1969
Runtime1 h 47 min
DirectorGordon Parks
ScreenplayGenevieve Young, Gordon Parks
Original languageEN
IMDbtt0064579
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Kyle JohnsonNewt
Alex ClarkeMarcus
Estelle EvansSarah
Dana ElcarKirky
Mira WatersArcella
Joel FluellenUncle Rob
Malcolm AtterburySilas Newhall
Richard WardBooker Savage
Russell ThorsonJudge Cavanaugh
Peggy ReaMiss McClintock
Carole LamondBig Mabel
Kevin HagenDoc Tim Cravens
Dub TaylorSpikey
Felix NelsonJack Winger
Jimmy RushingChappie Logan
George MitchellJake Kiner
S. Pearl SharpPrissy
E.G. Marshall(uncredited)
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Based on novel or bookFamily relationshipsKansas, usaSemi autobiographical
