1969PG· 107 min
The Learning Tree
Drama
6.7 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Gordon Parks
Cast: Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar, Mira Waters
Tags
1920sadaptation directed by original authorafrican americanapplesbarbequebare knuckle fightingbarnbased on novelbeaten to deathblack american
