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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Learning_TreeThe Learning Tree - Wikipedia

    The Learning Tree is a 1969 American coming-of-age film directed by Gordon Parks, based on his semi-autobiographical novel. It depicts the life of Newt Winger, a black teenager in 1920s Kansas, and his journey into manhood marked with tragic events.

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  3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0064579The Learning Tree (1969) - IMDb

    A coming-of-age story of a Black teenager in rural Kansas in the 1920s, directed by the first African-American to helm a major Hollywood studio film. The film explores themes of racism, morality, and human values, but suffers from stilted dialogue and awkward pacing.

    • (1.6K)
    • Drama
    • Gordon Parks
    • 1970-03-13

  4. www.criterion.com › films › 29636The Learning Tree (1969) - The Criterion Collection

    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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  5. www.goodreads.com › book › showThe Learning Tree by Gordon Parks - Goodreads

    A novel about a black family's struggle and journey in America, written by a photographer, musician, and activist. Read 85 reviews, ratings, and book details on Goodreads, a community for readers.

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    • Mass Market Paperback

  6. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › learning_treeThe Learning Tree - Rotten Tomatoes

    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...

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    • Gordon Parks
    • PG
    • Kyle Johnson

  7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0064579The Learning Tree (1969) - Plot - IMDb

    A film about a Black teenager's coming of age in 1920s Kansas, facing racism, love, and moral dilemmas. Read the plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ on IMDb.

  8. www.gordonparksfoundation.org › features › the-learning-treeThe Learning Tree - Features - The Gordon Parks Foundation

    The Learning Tree is a semi-autobiographical story by Gordon Parks, a photographer, author, and filmmaker. It explores the challenges of growing up Black in rural Kansas in the 1920s and was adapted to a film in 1969.