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The Learning Tree

1969, English. Directed by Gordon Parks.

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.

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Runtime
1h 47m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Released
6 August 1969
Country
United States of America
Written by
Gordon Parks
based on novel or bookkansas, usafamily relationshipssemi autobiographical

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The Learning Tree runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).

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The Learning Tree (1969) was directed by Gordon Parks and stars Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans.

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