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Gordon was so interested in reaching
as many people as possible. The Learning Tree
was the first major studio film directed by
an African American director
as many people as possible. The Learning Tree
was the first major studio film directed by
an African American director
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Gordon was so interested
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in reaching
as many people as possible.
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The Learning Tree
was the first major studio film
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directed by
an African American director.
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Movie Summary
Follows Gordon Parks' stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development photographing everyday Americans, through his evolution as a novelist and groundbreaking filmmaker.