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The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree

6.7 (25) ·1969 ·107 min ·Movie
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.

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Kyle Johnson
Newt
Alex Clarke
Marcus
Estelle Evans
Estelle Evans
Sarah
Dana Elcar
Dana Elcar
Kirky
Mira Waters
Arcella
Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob
Malcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall
Richard Ward
Richard Ward
Booker Savage
Russell Thorson
Russell Thorson
Judge Cavanaugh
Peggy Rea
Peggy Rea
Miss McClintock

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