The Learning Tree

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.

Cast

N/A

Kyle Johnson

Newt

N/A

Alex Clarke

Marcus

Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar

Kirky

N/A

Mira Waters

Arcella

Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carole Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens