The Learning Tree
1969, Drama, 1h 47m
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As an African-American teen in small-town Kansas in the 1920s, Newt Winger (Kyle Johnson) largely shrugs off the racial prejudice of his time and place. His calm and self-controlled perspective is in direct opposition to that of his quick-tempered friend, Marcus Savage (Alex Clarke). But when Marcus' father, Booker (Richard Ward), murders a man -- and Newt witnesses the crime -- Newt realizes that going to the police could jeopardize both his friendship and his life.
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Rating: PG
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Genre: Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Gordon Parks
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Producer: Gordon Parks
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Writer: Gordon Parks
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Distributor: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
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Sound Mix: Mono
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This is an exceptional film that deserves to be better recognized by critics. More importantly, every American should see The Learning Tree.
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A Grand Classic of Black Cinema brilliantly directed by Gordon Parks!!! Being the first feature to be directed by black man for a major film studio,this film shows 1920's Kansas as a brutal,hostile racist place and the experiences four friends encounter during the era of Jim Crow in the Midwest. Brilliant performances throughout from not only debut actor and newcomer Kyle Johnson,but also from Estelle Evans and Dana Elcar.
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