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The Learning Tree

1969-1h 47min
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6.9 / 10 22

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.

Directed by Gordon Parks

Writers Genevieve Young Gordon Parks

Stars Kyle Johnson Alex Clarke Estelle Evans

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The Learning Tree (1969, trailer)

Cast

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Kyle Johnson

Newt
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Alex Clarke

Marcus
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Estelle Evans

Sarah
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Dana Elcar

Kirky
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Mira Waters

Arcella
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Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob
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Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall
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Richard Ward

Booker Savage
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Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh
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Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock
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Carol Lamond

Big Mabel
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Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

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