Higher Learning

Higher Learning

1995 · 127 min · EN · R · 6.3 (190 votes)
Dir. John Singleton · Starring Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube, Jason Wiles · Music Stanley Clarke
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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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This film feels like a raw, unflinching look at the pressures of college life. It's a tense, character-driven drama that explores difficult themes with a grounded, realistic style. Expect a thought-provoking, somber experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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