Higher Learning

• 6.3 Drama
• 1995-01-11
• 128 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

John Singleton

Writer:

John Singleton