
The Learning Tree ( 1969 )
Overview
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.
Top Cast

Kyle Johnson
Newt

Alex Clarke
Marcus

Estelle Evans
Sarah

Dana Elcar
Kirky

Mira Waters
Arcella

Joel Fluellen
Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury
Silas Newhall

Richard Ward
Booker Savage

Russell Thorson
Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea
Miss McClintock

Carol Lamond
Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen
Doc Tim Cravens

Dub Taylor
Spikey

Felix Nelson
Jack Winger

Jimmy Rushing
Chappie Logan

Jon Lormer
McCormack

George Mitchell
Jake Kiner

S. Pearl Sharp
Prissy

Steven Perry
Jappy

Don Dubbins
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney

Morgan Sterne
Mr. Hall

Thomas Anderson
Pastor Broadnap

Philip Roye
Pete Winger

Hope Summers
Mrs. Kiner

Carter Vinnegar
Seansy

Bobby Goss
Skunk

Zooey Hall
Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)

Lynn Hamilton
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)

Alfred Jones
Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)

Tony Teebo
Farm Boy (uncredited)
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