Higher Learning

Higher Learning (1995)

Question the knowledge.

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.

Date of release
1995-01-11
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (255)
Runtime
2h 8m
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Director
John Singleton

Casting

  • Omar Epps — Malik Williams
  • Kristy Swanson — Kristen Connor
  • Michael Rapaport — Remy
  • Jennifer Connelly — Taryn
  • Ice Cube — Fudge
  • Jason Wiles — Wayne
  • Tyra Banks — Deja
  • Cole Hauser — Scott Moss
  • Laurence Fishburne — Professor Maurice Phipps
  • Regina King — Monet
  • Busta Rhymes — Dreads
  • Bridgette Wilson — Nicole

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