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Higher Learning
“Question the knowledge.”
6.3 / 10• 1995• 2h 8m•R• English
DramaCrimeThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Omar Epps
Malik Williams
Lead
Kristy Swanson
Kristen Connor
Michael Rapaport
Remy
Jennifer Connelly
Taryn
Ice Cube
Fudge
Jason Wiles
Wayne
Tyra Banks
Deja
Cole Hauser
Scott Moss
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Singleton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Higher Learning is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
