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Higher Learning

Question the knowledge.

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.

19952h 8mRDrama, Crime, Thriller

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About Higher Learning

Directors
John Singleton
Cast
Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube, Jason Wiles
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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