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Factory sealed copy of The Learning Tree, Gordon Parks' groundbreaking coming-of-age drama and a landmark in American cinema.

Based on Parks' semi-autobiographical novel, the film follows Newt Winger, a young Black teenager growing up in rural Kansas during the 1920s. As he experiences first love, friendship, family struggles, and racial injustice, Newt must navigate the challenges that shape his journey into adulthood.

A deeply personal work, The Learning Tree made history as the first major Hollywood studio film directed by a Black American filmmaker. Parks also served as writer, producer, and composer, creating one of the most significant and influential films of its era.

This Criterion Collection release features a new restoration and an extensive collection of bonus features spread across two DVDs.

Why Buy This?

✅ Brand new and factory sealed

✅ Criterion Collection release

✅ Two-disc special edition

✅ Directed by legendary filmmaker Gordon Parks

✅ Historic landmark of American cinema

✅ Loaded with Criterion special features

Fun Fact

Gordon Parks was already world-famous as a photographer, writer, and musician before directing The Learning Tree. The film's success paved the way for Parks to direct Shaft just two years later, helping launch one of the most influential franchises of the 1970s.