The Learning Tree (1969)
Drama
Crime
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.
Cast
Newt
Marcus
Big Mabel
Doc Tim Cravens
Spikey
Funeral Attendee
Sarah
Kirky
Arcella
Uncle Rob
Silas Newhall
Booker Savage
Judge Cavanaugh
Miss McClintock
Crew
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Novel
Screenplay
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