Higher Learning

"Question the knowledge."

1995 2h 8m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 254

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Synopsis

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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.

“Question the knowledge.”

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Cast

Omar Epps
Malik Williams
Kristy Swanson
Kristen Connor
Michael Rapaport
Remy
Jennifer Connelly
Taryn
Ice Cube
Fudge
Jason Wiles
Wayne
Tyra Banks
Deja
Cole Hauser
Scott Moss

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Singleton
Writers: John Singleton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Singleton, shot by Peter Lyons Collister. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stanley Clarke. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bruce Cannon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Omar Epps and Kristy Swanson and Michael Rapaport carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Question the knowledge.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0113305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Singleton directs. Peter Lyons Collister behind the camera. Stanley Clarke scores. Bruce Cannon cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by John Singleton, shot by Peter Lyons Collister. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Stanley Clarke. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Bruce Cannon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Omar Epps and Kristy Swanson and Michael Rapaport carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Question the knowledge.".
7IMDB entry: tt0113305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "race politics", "college", "racism", "date rape".