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Mar 13, 1970 · A coming-of-age story of a black teenager in 1920s Kansas, facing racism, violence, and moral dilemmas. The film is the first major Hollywood studio feature directed by an African-American and is based on Parks' novel.
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- Drama
- Gordon Parks
- 1970-03-13
The Learning Tree is a 1969 American coming-of-age film written, produced and directed by Gordon Parks, who also scored the film. It depicts the life of Newt Winger, a teenager growing up in Cherokee Flats, Kansas, in the 1920s and chronicles his journey into manhood marked with tragic events.
A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story of a Black teenager in 1920s Kansas, directed by photographer Gordon Parks. The film explores themes of racism, love, friendship, and self-determination, and features a young Kyle Johnson as Newt Winger.
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A black boy growing up in Kansas dreams of a better life in this film version of director Gordon Parks's autobiography.
- Gordon Parks, Jack Aldworth, Fred Giles
- Kyle Johnson
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- 107 min
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A film about a Black teenager's coming of age in 1920s Kansas, facing racism, love, and moral dilemmas. The plot follows Newt Winger, his family, and his friend Marcus Savage, who have different approaches to life and race relations.
