Drama · United States of America · 1969 · 1h 47m

The Learning Tree

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Director
Gordon Parks
Cast
Kyle Johnson as Newt Alex Clarke as Marcus Estelle Evans as Sarah Dana Elcar as Kirky Mira Waters as Arcella Joel Fluellen as Uncle Rob
Crew
Burnett Guffey — Director of Photography George R. Rohrs — Editor Gordon Parks — Original Music Composer Gordon Parks — Screenplay Gordon Parks — Novel Gordon Parks — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Learning Tree — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookkansas, usafamily relationshipssemi autobiographical
Key Collaborators
Gordon Parks Director Burnett Guffey Director of Photography George R. Rohrs Editor Gordon Parks Original Music Composer Gordon Parks Screenplay Gordon Parks Novel Gordon Parks Producer Edward D. Engoron Production Design
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