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.
Higher Learning
“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
Budget
20.0M
Revenue
38.3M
Status
Released
Production
New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
Cast
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
Busta Rhymes
Dreads
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
Nicole
Vitamin C
Festival Singer
Kari Wührer
Claudia
Tony Donno
Gay Victim
Adam Goldberg
David Isaacs
Jay R. Ferguson
Billy
Morris Chestnut
Track Anchor
Shawn Michael Perry
Native American Student (uncredited)
Trevor St. John
James
Talbert Morton
Erik
Andrew Bryniarski
Knocko
J. Trevor Edmond
Eddie
Malcolm Norrington
Cory
Michael B. Silver
Frat Member
Rick Avery
Guard Beats Malik
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Higher Learning (1995) Trailer
