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The Learning Tree (1969)
Directed by Gordon Parks
Most recently watched by lolareels
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.
Length 107 minutes
Actors
Kyle Johnson | Alex Clarke | Estelle Evans | Dana Elcar | Mira Waters | Joel Fluellen | Malcolm Atterbury | Richard Ward | Russell Thorson | Peggy Rea | Carol Lamond | Kevin Hagen | Dub Taylor | Lynn Hamilton