Film
The Learning Tree
1969· PG· 1h 47m· Drama
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.
1969-08-06
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorGordon Parks
ScreenplayGordon Parks
ProducerGordon Parks
Director of PhotographyBurnett Guffey
Original Music ComposerGordon Parks
EditorGeorge R. Rohrs
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 24 crew)
Details
Released1969-08-06
Runtime1h 47m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosWinger · Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 25 votes
Original languageen
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