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The Learning Tree

PG19691h 47mGordon Parks
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 76%
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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.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookKansas, UsaFamily RelationshipsSemi Autobiographical

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What is The Learning Tree (1969) about?

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.

Who stars in The Learning Tree?

The Learning Tree stars Kyle Johnson (Newt), Alex Clarke (Marcus), Estelle Evans (Sarah), Dana Elcar (Kirky), Mira Waters (Arcella). The film was directed by Gordon Parks.

How long is The Learning Tree?

The Learning Tree has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated PG.

Is The Learning Tree worth watching?

The Learning Tree holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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