The Learning Tree
1969 · Movie · PG · 107 min · ★ 6.7
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.
Based on The Learning Tree
Also known as Les Sentiers de la violence · Learn, Baby, Learn · El árbol del aprendizaje
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Details
- Years
- 1969
- Release date
- 1969-08-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 107 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (25 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- kansas, usa
- family relationships
- semi autobiographical
Cast & crew
- KJ
Kyle Johnson
as Newt
- AC
Alex Clarke
as Marcus
Estelle Evans
as Sarah
Dana Elcar
as Kirky
- MW
Mira Waters
as Arcella
Joel Fluellen
as Uncle Rob
Malcolm Atterbury
as Silas Newhall
Richard Ward
as Booker Savage
Russell Thorson
as Judge Cavanaugh
Peggy Rea
as Miss McClintock
Directed by Gordon Parks