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The Learning Tree

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The Learning Tree

6.7

1h 47m

1969

Synopsis

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

Trailer

Drama

based on novel or bookkansas, usafamily relationshipssemi autobiographical

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Cast & Crew

Kyle Johnson

as Newt

Alex Clarke

as Marcus

Estelle Evans

Estelle Evans

as Sarah

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

as Kirky

Mira Waters

as Arcella

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

as Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury

Malcolm Atterbury

as Silas Newhall

Richard Ward

Richard Ward

as Booker Savage

Russell Thorson

Russell Thorson

as Judge Cavanaugh

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