The Learning Tree
1969The 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.
Acted in
Kyle Johnson
as Newt
Alex Clarke
as Marcus
Estelle Evans
as Sarah
Dana Elcar
as Kirky
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
Carol Lamond
as Big Mabel
Kevin Hagen
as Doc Tim Cravens
Dub Taylor
as Spikey
Lynn Hamilton
as Funeral Attendee