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The Learning Tree (1969)

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Kyle JohnsonKyle JohnsonNewt
  • Photo of Alex ClarkeAlex ClarkeMarcus
  • Photo of Estelle EvansEstelle EvansSarah
  • Photo of Dana ElcarDana ElcarKirky
  • Photo of Mira WatersMira WatersArcella
  • Photo of Joel FluellenJoel FluellenUncle Rob
  • Photo of Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm AtterburySilas Newhall
  • Photo of Richard WardRichard WardBooker Savage
  • Photo of Russell ThorsonRussell ThorsonJudge Cavanaugh
  • Photo of Peggy ReaPeggy ReaMiss McClintock

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