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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.
A coming-of-age story of a Black teenager in Kansas in the 1920s, directed by the first African-American to helm a major Hollywood studio film. The film explores themes of racism, family, love, and morality through the eyes of Newt Winger, played by Kyle Johnson.
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- Drama
- Gordon Parks
- 1970-03-13
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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.
- Newt
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
A bittersweet, idyllic story about a year in the life of 14-year-old Newt Winger, born into a poor Black family in Kansas, who learns about love, fear, racial injustice, and immorality.
A film adaptation of Gordon Parks's autobiography about a black boy's coming of age in Kansas. Learn about the cast, crew, plot, trivia, and watch the trailer and intro by Ben Mankiewicz.
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