The Learning Tree (1969)
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.
10 Kinolab Clips
Opening Sequence
Young Newt Winger (Kyle Johnson) wanders around his hometown of Cherokee Flats, Kansas.
Duration: 00:02:54
Timestamp: 00:00:16
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
The Tornado
A tornado tears through Cherokee Falls, and Newt (Kyle Johnson) is taken to safety by Big Mabel (Carol Lamond).
Duration: 00:04:51
Timestamp: 00:03:07
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
A Body in the River
Office Kirky (Dana Elcar) shoots Tuck (Alfred Jones) by the river and has Newt (Kyle Johnson) and his friends help get the body out.
Duration: 00:05:51
Timestamp: 00:15:58
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Sentenced to Six Months
Marcus Savage (Alex Clarke) is sentenced to 6 months in Spitz Reformatory for beating Jake Kiner (George Mitchell).
Duration: 00:02:13
Timestamp: 00:27:20
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Newt and Arcella
Newt (Kyle Johnson) grows close with the new girl in town, Marcella Jefferson (Mira Waters).
Duration: 00:04:32
Timestamp: 00:31:47
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Christmas
Newt's (Kyle Johnson) family have a pleasant Christmas morning while Marcus (Alex Clarke) is returned to Spitz Reformatory after an escape attempt.
Duration: 00:03:48
Timestamp: 00:36:15
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
What I Was Instructed to Tell Them
Newt (Kyle Johnson) argues with his teacher Miss McClintock (Peggy Rea) and is sent to the principal's office.
Duration: 00:06:26
Timestamp: 00:42:54
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Newt Vs. Marcus
Newt (Kyle Johnson) finds himself in a boxing match with Marcus (Alex Clarke) at the county fair.
Duration: 00:05:54
Timestamp: 01:07:30
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
The Case is Closed
Newt (Kyle Johnson) comes forth with information in the trial of Silas Newhall (Malcolm Attenbury) for the murder of Jake Kiner (George Mitchell).
Duration: 00:08:41
Timestamp: 01:23:44
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza
Closing Sequence
Marcus (Alex Clarke) attempts to kill Newt (Kyle Johnson) for naming and indirectly killing his father Booker Savage (Richard Ward) for the murder of Jake Kiner (George Mitchell).
Duration: 00:04:13
Timestamp: 01:43:03
Contributor: Eduardo Mendoza