The Learning Tree
1969·Movie·
·1h 47min
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeLoss Of InnocenceFamily BondsRacism
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial InequalityBetrayalRacial TensionsPersonal GrowthSmall-Town LifeYoung LoveFamily StrugglesOvercoming Prejudice
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Gordon Parks, Burnett Guffey
Produced by:
Jimmy Lydon, Gordon Parks
Composed by:
Gordon Parks
