The Learning Tree
1969 · 1h 47m · Drama · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
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.
Written & directed by
Gordon ParksBased on the novel by
Gordon Parks6.2Smart score
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based on novel or bookfamily relationshipskansas, usasemi autobiographical
RatingPG (US)
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