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Higher Learning

Higher Learning

Question the knowledge.

19956.32h 8m

Overview

African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

Directed by John Singleton
Written by John Singleton
Produced by Paul Hall
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $38.3M

Top Cast

Omar Epps

Omar Epps

Malik Williams

Kristy Swanson

Kristy Swanson

Kristen Connor

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Remy

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Taryn

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Fudge

Jason Wiles

Jason Wiles

Wayne

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks

Deja

Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser

Scott Moss

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Professor Maurice Phipps

Regina King

Regina King

Monet

Themes & Keywords

race politicscollegeracismdate rapeathletic scholarshipblack militantresentmentschool shootinglesbian

About Higher Learning

Higher Learning is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 1995 exploring themes of race politics, college, racism, date rape, athletic scholarship, black militant. Directed by John Singleton, it stars Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport. African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

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