The Learning Tree
movie
Released August 06, 1969
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
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Kyle Johnson
as
Newt
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Alex Clarke
as
Marcus
Estelle Evans
as
Sarah
Dana Elcar
as
Kirky
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Mira Waters
as
Arcella
Joel Fluellen
as
Uncle Rob
Malcolm Atterbury
as
Silas Newhall
Richard Ward
as
Booker Savage
Russell Thorson
as
Judge Cavanaugh
Peggy Rea
as
Miss McClintock
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Carol Lamond
as
Big Mabel
Kevin Hagen
as
Doc Tim Cravens
Crew
Gordon Parks
as
Director
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Genevieve Young
as
Story Consultant
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George Bau
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Makeup Artist
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George Hause
as
Sound Recordist
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Robert J. Miller
as
Sound Mixer
Gordon Parks
as
Novel
Gordon Parks
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Screenplay
Jimmy Lydon
as
Associate Producer
Gordon Parks
as
Producer
Gordon Parks
as
Original Music Composer
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Burnett Guffey
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Director of Photography
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George R. Rohrs
as
Editor