Higher Learning

January. 11,1995      R
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Omar Epps as  Malik Williams
Kristy Swanson as  Kristen Connor
Michael Rapaport as  Remy
Jennifer Connelly as  Taryn
Ice Cube as  Fudge
Jason Wiles as  Wayne
Tyra Banks as  Deja
Cole Hauser as  Scott Moss
Laurence Fishburne as  Professor Maurice Phipps
Regina King as  Monet

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