The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree is a 1969 American drama film written and directed by Gordon Parks, a celebrated photographer.
It depicts the life of Newt Winger, a teenager growing up in Cherokee Flats, Kansas, in the 1920s, and chronicles his journey into manhood that is marked by tragic events.
" The Learning Tree" is based on Parks' semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, which was published in 1963.
Kenneth Hyman
Kenneth Hyman( born 1928) is an American film producer, best known for" The Dirty Dozen"( 1967).
The son of Eliot Hyman, he was head of UK operations for Seven Arts Productions and head of production for Warner Bros.- Seven Arts.
While head of Warner Bros- Seven Arts, among his achievements was hiring black director Gordon Parks for" The Learning Tree"( 1969).
Gordon Parks
Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was an American photographer, musician, writer and film director, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s—particularly in issues of civil rights, poverty and African-Americans—and in glamour photography.
As the first famous pioneer among black filmmakers, he was the first African American to produce and direct major motion pictures—developing films relating the experience of slaves and struggling black Americans, and creating the "blaxploitation" genre.
He is best remembered for his iconic photos of poor Americans during the 1940s (taken for a federal government project), for his photographic essays for "Life" magazine, and as the director of the 1971 film "Shaft".
Parks also was an author, poet and composer.
Seth Dickinson
Seth Dickinson is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction, known for his 2015 debut novel" The Traitor Baru Cormorant".
Gaddar: The Traitor
Gaddar: The Traitor( also rendered Gadaar: The Traitor) is a 2015 Indian Punjabi suspense thriller starring Manpneet Grewal in the lead role, with Harbhajan Mann, Amitoj Mann and others in the supporting cast.
The film was released on 29 May 2015.
Frank McDonald (director)
Frank McDonald( November 9, 1899 Baltimore, Maryland – March 8, 1980 Oxnard, California) was an American film and television director, active from 1935 to 1966.
He directed more than 100 films, including many Westerns starring Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, and numerous TV show episodes.
He is interred at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo, California.
The Traitor Within
The Traitor Within is a 1942 American action film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Jack Townley.
The film stars Don" Red" Barry, Jean Parker, George Cleveland, Ralph Morgan, Jessica Newcombe and Bradley Page.
The film was released on December 16, 1942, by Republic Pictures.
Matt Corboy
Matt Corboy( born June 4, 1973) is an American actor.
He has appeared in both films and television series.
The Traitor (1936 German film)
The Traitor( German: Verräter) is a 1936 German film directed by Karl Ritter.
Estelle Evans
Estelle Rolle Evans( October 1, 1906 – July 20, 1985) was a Bahamian American actress during the 20th century.
Some of her most famous appearances were in the movies" The Quiet One"( 1948)," To Kill a Mockingbird"( 1962), and" The Learning Tree"( 1969).
Evans was the sister of actresses Rosanna Carter and Esther Rolle.

Question: Do both films The Traitor Within and The Learning Tree have the directors from the same country?
Answer: yes