Higher Learning
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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Higher Learning
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 11, 1995
Runtime
2h 8m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
63%
Original Title
Higher Learning
Production Companies
New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
Director
John Singleton
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$38,300,000
Description
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.