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Higher Learning (1995)

R · 1995-01-11 · 2h 7m · EN
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Malik 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, 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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John SingletonDirector, Writer
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Omar EppsOmar EppsMalik WilliamsKristy SwansonKristy SwansonKristen ConnorMichael RapaportMichael RapaportRemyJennifer ConnellyJennifer ConnellyTarynIce CubeIce CubeFudgeJason WilesJason WilesWayneTyra BanksTyra BanksDejaCole HauserCole HauserScott MossLaurence FishburneLaurence FishburneProfessor Maurice PhippsRegina KingRegina KingMonetBusta RhymesBusta RhymesDreadsBridgette WilsonBridgette WilsonNicole

Keywords

ViolenceRacismAthletic scholarshipSchool shootingResentmentDate rapeBlack militant

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · RomanceTheme affinityViolence · Racism · Athletic ScholarshipMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference126509

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Malik 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, 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 has a runtime of 127 minutes.

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