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..

PG19691h 47m6.7Movie

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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.

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

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The Learning Tree (1969, trailer)

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