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.

Keywords: kansas, -usa, family-relationships,

Title: The Learning Tree
Imdb rate: 7.1
Imdb votes: 1,178
Year: 1969
Language: English
Genre: Drama
Country: United States
Director: Gordon Parks
Writers: Gordon Parks, Genevieve Young
Actors:
Kyle Johnson
Alex Clarke
Estelle Evans

Awards: 2 wins