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The Learning Tree

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, August 6 1969
55 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Kyle JohnsonKyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson was
17 in The Learning Tree
as 'Newt'.
Tue, Aug 14 1951
Portrait of Alex ClarkeAlex Clarke
Alex Clarke was
20 in The Learning Tree
as 'Marcus'.
Wed, Mar 16 1949 –
Tue, Mar 09 2010
Portrait of Estelle EvansEstelle Evans
Estelle Evans was
62 in The Learning Tree
as 'Sarah'.
Mon, Oct 01 1906 –
Sat, Jul 20 1985
Portrait of Dana ElcarDana Elcar
Dana Elcar was
41 in The Learning Tree
as 'Kirky'.
Mon, Oct 10 1927 –
Mon, Jun 06 2005
Portrait of Mira WatersMira Waters
Mira Waters was
24 in The Learning Tree
as 'Arcella'.
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Portrait of Joel FluellenJoel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen was
61 in The Learning Tree
as 'Uncle Rob'.
Mon, Dec 02 1907 –
Fri, Feb 02 1990
Portrait of Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury was
62 in The Learning Tree
as 'Silas Newhall'.
Wed, Feb 20 1907 –
Sun, Aug 16 1992
Portrait of Richard WardRichard Ward
Richard Ward was
54 in The Learning Tree
as 'Booker Savage'.
Mon, Mar 15 1915 –
Sun, Jul 01 1979
Portrait of Russell ThorsonRussell Thorson
Russell Thorson was
62 in The Learning Tree
as 'Judge Cavanaugh'.
Sun, Oct 14 1906 –
Tue, Jul 06 1982
Portrait of Peggy ReaPeggy Rea
Peggy Rea was
48 in The Learning Tree
as 'Miss McClintock'.
Thu, Mar 31 1921 –
Sat, Feb 05 2011
Portrait of Carol LamondCarol Lamond
Carol Lamond was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Big Mabel'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin HagenKevin Hagen
Kevin Hagen was
41 in The Learning Tree
as 'Doc Tim Cravens'.
Tue, Apr 03 1928 –
Sat, Jul 09 2005
Portrait of Dub TaylorDub Taylor
Dub Taylor was
62 in The Learning Tree
as 'Spikey'.
Tue, Feb 26 1907 –
Mon, Oct 03 1994
Portrait of Lynn HamiltonLynn Hamilton
Lynn Hamilton was
39 in The Learning Tree
as 'Funeral Attendee'.
Fri, Apr 25 1930

Crew

Portrait of Gordon ParksGordon Parks
Gordon Parks was
56 in The Learning Tree
as 'Director, Novel, Screenplay, Producer, Original Music Composer'
Sat, Nov 30 1912 –
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Portrait of Burnett GuffeyBurnett Guffey
Burnett Guffey was
64 in The Learning Tree
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, May 26 1905 –
Mon, May 30 1983
Portrait of Jimmy LydonJimmy Lydon
Jimmy Lydon was
46 in The Learning Tree
as 'Associate Producer'
Wed, May 30 1923 –
Wed, Mar 09 2022
Portrait of George R. RohrsGeorge R. Rohrs
George R. Rohrs was
39 in The Learning Tree
as 'Editor'
Tue, Apr 29 1930 –
Sun, Aug 30 2020
Portrait of George BauGeorge Bau
George Bau was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert J. MillerRobert J. Miller
Robert J. Miller was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Sound Mixer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Genevieve YoungGenevieve Young
Genevieve Young was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Story Consultant'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George HauseGeorge Hause
George Hause was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Sound Recordist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward D. EngoronEdward D. Engoron
Edward D. Engoron was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Production Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joanne MacDougallJoanne MacDougall
Joanne MacDougall was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wayne ReedWayne Reed
Wayne Reed was
>> in The Learning Tree
as 'Costumer'
Unknown Birthday