The Learning Tree (1969) | StreamScapeX

1969
Rated PG
1h 47m
Drama

6.8TMDB(26)

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.

Fun facts

Based on
Based on the novel The Learning Tree
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Filming locations
Filmed in Fort Scott
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Setting
Set in Kansas
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Music
Music by Gordon Parks
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Burnett Guffey
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Details

Director: Gordon Parks
Writer: Gordon ParksScreenplay, Novel
Status: Released
Release date: August 6, 1969
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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