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Feature film — 1995

Higher Learning (1995)

6.32h 8mDrama — Crime — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 256 votes.

New Deal Productions / Columbia Pictures

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Director: John Singleton

On screen

Cast & crew

Omar Epps as Malik Williams

Omar Epps

Malik Williams

Kristy Swanson as Kristen Connor

Kristy Swanson

Kristen Connor

Michael Rapaport as Remy

Michael Rapaport

Remy

Jennifer Connelly as Taryn

Jennifer Connelly

Taryn

Ice Cube as Fudge

Ice Cube

Fudge

Jason Wiles as Wayne

Jason Wiles

Wayne

Tyra Banks as Deja

Tyra Banks

Deja

Cole Hauser as Scott Moss

Cole Hauser

Scott Moss

Laurence Fishburne as Professor Maurice Phipps

Laurence Fishburne

Professor Maurice Phipps

Regina King as Monet

Regina King

Monet

Busta Rhymes as Dreads

Busta Rhymes

Dreads

Bridgette Wilson as Nicole

Bridgette Wilson

Nicole

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