The Learning Tree (1969)

6.7/10 107 min Drama

Overview

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

Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar

Kirky

Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carole Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

Dub Taylor

Spikey

Jon Lormer

McCormack

George Mitchell

Jake Kiner

S. Pearl Sharp

Prissy

Steven Perry

Jappy

Don Dubbins

Harley Davis, Defense Attorney

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