The Learning Tree

Name: The Learning Tree
Rating: 6.7

PG Drama

Starring: Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar, Mira Waters

Writer: Genevieve Young, Gordon Parks, Gordon Parks

Release Date:
August 6, 1969

Ratings:
6.7 / 10

Director:
Gordon Parks

Companies:
Winger

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.

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