Higher Learning (1995)
Starring Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport
Directed by John Singleton
Malik (Omar Epps) is an African-American student attending 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 (Ice Cube), 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.
Runtime: 127 min.
Rating: 6.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama,Romance
Keywords: racism,violence,date rape,athletic scholarship,black militant,resentment,school shooting
Cast
Mlik Williams
Kristen Connor
Remy
Taryn
Fudge
Wayne
Deja
Scott Moss
Professor Maurice Phipps
Monet
Dreads
Nicole
Festival Singer
Claudia
Gay Victim
David Isaacs
Student