based on novel or book,kansas, usa,family relationships,semi autobiographical

The Learning Tree (1969)

Poster for The Learning Tree

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gordon Parks
  • Profile picture of Estelle Evans
    Sarah Estelle Evans
  • Profile picture of Dana Elcar
    Kirky Dana Elcar
  • Profile picture of Joel Fluellen
    Uncle Rob Joel Fluellen
  • Profile picture of Malcolm Atterbury
    Silas Newhall Malcolm Atterbury
  • Profile picture of Richard Ward
    Booker Savage Richard Ward
  • Profile picture of Russell Thorson
    Judge Cavanaugh Russell Thorson
  • Profile picture of Peggy Rea
    Miss McClintock Peggy Rea
  • Profile picture of Kevin Hagen
    Doc Tim Cravens Kevin Hagen

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • kansas, usa
  • family relationships
  • semi autobiographical