The Learning Tree

– The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager,..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Learning Tree (1969) - Trailer

Release Date:

13 Mar 1970

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
M

Director:

Gordon Parks

Writer:

Gordon Parks (novel), Gordon Parks (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar

Plot:

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920s, 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.

Awards:

2 wins.

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
73%