The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree (1969)

1h 47m · 5 podcast episodes about this movie

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.

Mashley at the Movies
Black History Month: The Learning Tree100%
Feb 8, 2020 · 20m
Micheaux Mission
The Learning Tree (1969)95%
Apr 12, 2017 · 1h 4m
You're Missing Out: A National Film Registry Podcast
The Learning Tree (1969) w/ LJ Strong95%
Feb 11, 2021 · 1h 44m
Criterion Month – Mildly Pleased
Criterion Month Day 12: The Learning Tree100%
Jul 13, 2023
The Fade to Black Podcast
Ep. 33: The Learning Tree90%
Mar 7, 2026 · 1h 7m