Movie poster for The Learning Tree
TMDb Rating
6.7/10

23 verified votes

The Learning Tree (1969)

Drama
107 min

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Gordon Parks

Top Cast

Kyle JohnsonAlex ClarkeEstelle EvansDana ElcarMira Waters

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