Higher Learning(1995)
“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.
Director
John Singleton
Studio
New Deal Productions
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$38M
Cast
Omar Epps
as Malik Williams
Kristy Swanson
as Kristen Connor
Michael Rapaport
as Remy
Jennifer Connelly
as Taryn
Ice Cube
as Fudge
Jason Wiles
as Wayne
Tyra Banks
as Deja
Cole Hauser
as Scott Moss
Laurence Fishburne
as Professor Maurice Phipps
Regina King
as Monet
Busta Rhymes
as Dreads
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
as Nicole
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$38M
Production Companies
New Deal Productions • Columbia Pictures
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What is Higher Learning about?▼
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.
Who directed Higher Learning?▼
Higher Learning was directed by John Singleton and released in 1995. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is Higher Learning?▼
Higher Learning has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Higher Learning?▼
The cast of Higher Learning includes Omar Epps as Malik Williams, Kristy Swanson as Kristen Connor, Michael Rapaport as Remy, Jennifer Connelly as Taryn, Ice Cube as Fudge and more.
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