

Higher Learning
1995-01-11 · 128 min · ★ 6.3
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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Production details
- Directors
- John Singleton
- Production companies
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 20,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 38,300,000
Top Cast
Omar EppsMalik Williams
Kristy SwansonKristen Connor
Michael RapaportRemy
Jennifer ConnellyTaryn
Ice CubeFudge
Jason WilesWayne
Tyra BanksDeja
Cole HauserScott Moss
Laurence FishburneProfessor Maurice Phipps
Regina KingMonet
Busta RhymesDreads
Bridgette WilsonNicole
Vitamin CFestival Singer
Kari WührerClaudia
Tony DonnoGay Victim
Adam GoldbergDavid Isaacs
Jay R. FergusonBilly
Morris ChestnutTrack Anchor
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