Higher Learning (1995)

01/11/1995 (US) • 2h 8m

Drama, Crime, Thriller

Question the knowledge.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Omar Epps

Malik Williams

Kristy Swanson

Kristen Connor

Cole Hauser

Scott Moss

Laurence Fishburne

Professor Maurice Phipps


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$38,300,000.00

Keywords

race politics

college

racism

date rape

athletic scholarship

black militant

resentment

school shooting

lesbian

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