The Learning Tree

Variety Staff

The Learning Tree is a sentimental, sometimes awkward, but ultimately moving film about the growing up of a black teenager in rural Kansas during the 1920s. ( Read More )

THE LEARNING TREEs potential openness to criticism as a naive, old fashioned tale is made greater by its sentimental characterizations, occasional sermonizing, and leisurely pace. ( Read More )

Donald J. Levit

Forty years ago, pioneer Gordon Parks had to step with extra care filming The Learning Tree lest the door shut behind him. ( Read More )

Roger Greenspun

The Motion Picture Association of Americas Production Code and Rating Administration classifies this film: Msuggested for mature audiences, parental discretion advised.)Newt . . . . . ( Read More )

Ryan Cracknell

Newt isnt perfect but hes very much human, someone who can be the center of a good story. ( Read More )