Film

The Learning Tree

1969 · 1h 47m · Drama

IMDb

7.2

Rotten Tomatoes

76%

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.

Kyle Johnson

Newt

Alex Clarke

Marcus

Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar

Kirky

Mira Waters

Arcella

Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carole Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

Dub Taylor

Spikey

Felix Nelson

Jack Winger

Jimmy Rushing

Chappie Logan

Jon Lormer

McCormack

• Gordon ParksDirector · Screenplay · Novel · Producer · Original Music Composer
• William ConradExecutive Producer
• Burnett GuffeyDirector of Photography
• George R. RohrsEditor

The Learning Tree (1969, trailer)

Release date

August 6, 1969

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 47m

Rated

PG

Genres

Drama

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