

The Learning Tree (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.
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.
Kyle Johnson
Newt
Alex Clarke
Marcus

Estelle Evans
Sarah

Dana Elcar
Kirky
Mira Waters
Arcella

Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall

Richard Ward
Booker Savage