The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree

1969
1h 47m
6.7

6.7/10

23 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Winger Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 6, 1969
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0064579

Cast

Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson

Newt

Alex Clarke
Alex Clarke

Marcus

Estelle Evans
Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar
Dana Elcar

Kirky

Mira Waters
Mira Waters

Arcella

Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward
Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson
Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea
Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carole Lamond
Carole Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen
Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

Key Crew

Gordon Parks
Director
Gordon Parks
Screenplay
Gordon Parks
Producer
William Conrad
Executive Producer