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Higher Learning

Higher Learning

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Higher Learning

"Question the knowledge."

1995

2h 8m

6.3(244 votes)

Drama

Crime

Thriller

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: John Singleton
Written by: John Singleton
Produced by: Paul Hall

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