Gordon's Tree

Gordon's Tree

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Little Gordon Ellerbee was a happy young boy. He loved playing with his friends, and chasing after his pet dog. But there was something about him that no white folks could get past. He was a negro, and that's all they needed to know. The tragedy of Gordon's Tree is just that, a tragedy. Watch Gordon struggle against racism in the 60's, and eventually become and ambassador for african american rights.
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