The Learning Tree (1969) | Gordon Parks' Groundbreaking Film | Saturday Showcase

This Saturday on BlackTreeTV, we honor a landmark in American cinema with our featured film: The Learning Tree (1969), written, produced, and directed by the legendary Gordon Parks — the first African American filmmaker to direct a major Hollywood studio film.

Based on his own semi-autobiographical novel, The Learning Tree tells the story of Newt Winger, a Black teenager growing up in 1920s Kansas. As Newt navigates racism, justice, young love, and family responsibility, he must choose between revenge and morality — ultimately learning hard lessons that shape the man he’s becoming. This coming-of-age journey is both deeply personal and profoundly universal.

Starring Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, and Dana Elcar, the film delivers powerful performances and timeless messages that still resonate today. It is not just a film — it is history, emotion, and resilience on screen.

🎥 Gordon Parks, whose impact as a photographer and filmmaker redefined Black creative representation, made history with The Learning Tree, opening doors for generations of Black directors. The film was later selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry — a well-earned recognition of its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.

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