Movie "Higher Learning" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Higher Learning"

This drama examines the personal, political, and racial dilemmas facing a group of college freshmen as they begin their first semester at Columbus University. Malik (Omar Epps) 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 (Ice Cube), 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, while Professor Phipps (Laurence Fishburne), a black man who teaches political science, firmly tells Malik that he will not be graded on a different standard either because of his race or his ability to run quickly. With Deja (Tyra Banks), Malik finds a girlfriend, a tutor, and a training partner all rolled into one. Meanwhile, Kristen (Kristy Swanson), a somewhat naive young woman from California, meets a boy named Billy (Jay R. Ferguson) after both have had too much to drink at a beer blast; Kristen soon becomes a victim of date rape and becomes involved with a campus feminist group to deal with the painful experience. While working with the women's group, Kristen gets to know Taryn (Jennifer Connelly), a strong but understanding woman who is also a lesbian, and she finds herself becoming attracted to her. And Remy (Michael Rapaport) is a confused young man from the Midwest who feels lost in the multi-cultural atmosphere of Columbus. He is approached by Scott (Cole Hauser), a member of a group of racist skinheads, who believe that Remy is a perfect candidate to help carry out his group's violent goals. Keep an eye peeled for Gwyneth Paltrow, who has a bit part as a student; rap stars Busta Rhymes, D-Knowledge and Mista Grimm also appear in supporting roles, as well as a cameo by the rock band Eve's Plum. Emphinix

Starring actors in "Higher Learning" movie:

Omar Epps as a character Malik Williams Omar Epps also starred in the next movies: "Against the Ropes" in a role of Luther Shaw; "Brother" in a role of Denny; "Juice" in a role of Q; "Alfie" in a role of Marlon; "The Program" in a role of Darnell Jefferson; "Dracula 2000" in a role of Marcus;

Kristy Swanson as a character Kristen Connor Kristy Swanson also starred in the next movies: "Dude, Where's My Car?" in a role of Christie Boner; "Hot Shots!" in a role of Kowalski; "Big Daddy" in a role of Vanessa; "Soul Assassin" in a role of Tessa Jansen; "The Black Hole" in a role of Shannon Muir; "The Program" in a role of Camille Shafer; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in a role of Simone Adamley; "Mannequin: On the Move" in a role of Jessie; "Living Death" in a role of Elizabeth Harris; "Supreme Sanction" in a role of Jenna;

Michael Rapaport as a character Remy Michael Rapaport also starred in the next movies: "Dr. Dolittle 2"; "The 6th Day" in a role of Hank Morgan; "Men of Honor" in a role of GM1 Snowhill; "Deep Blue Sea" in a role of Tom Scoggins; "Hitch" in a role of Ben; "Metro" in a role of Kevin McCall; "Point of No Return" in a role of Big Stan; "A Good Night to Die" in a role of August; "Grilled" in a role of Bobby; "Live Free or Die" in a role of Putney; "True Romance" in a role of Dick Ritchie; "Mighty Aphrodite" in a role of Kevin; "Push" in a role of Tommy G; "Lucky Numbers" in a role of Dale; "Big Fan" in a role of Philadelphia Phil; "Money for Nothing" in a role of Kenny Kozlowski;

Jennifer Connelly as a character Taryn Jennifer Connelly also starred in the next movies: "Dark City" in a role of Emma Murdoch/Anna; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of Alicia Nash; "Requiem for a Dream" in a role of Marion Silver; "Hulk" in a role of Betty Ross; "House of Sand and Fog" in a role of Kathy; "Dark Water" in a role of Dahlia; "Blood Diamond" in a role of Maddy Bowen; "Little Children" in a role of Kathy Adamson; "Reservation Road" in a role of Grace Learner; "Waking the Dead" in a role of Sarah Williams; "Labyrinth" in a role of Sarah; "He's Just Not That Into You" in a role of Janine; "Phenomena" in a role of Jennifer Corvino; "The Rocketeer" in a role of Jenny Blake; "9" in a role of 7; "Creation" in a role of Emma Darwin;

Ice Cube as a character Fudge Ice Cube also starred in the next movies: "Ghosts of Mars" in a role of James 'Desolation' Williams; "Torque" in a role of Trey; "All About the Benjamins" in a role of Bucum; "xXx: State of the Union" in a role of XXX/Darius Stone; "Are We There Yet?" in a role of Nick Persons; "Three Kings" in a role of SSgt. Chief Elgin; "Next Friday" in a role of Craig Jones; "Friday" in a role of Craig Jones; "Anaconda" in a role of Danny Rich; "First Sunday" in a role of Durell; "Are We Done Yet?" in a role of Nick Persons; "The Janky Promoters" in a role of Russell Redds;

Jason Wiles as a character Wayne Jason Wiles also starred in the next movies: "Living Hell" in a role of Glenn Freeborn; "The Stepfather" in a role of Dylan Bennet;

Tyra Banks as a character Deja Tyra Banks also starred in the next movies: "Coyote Ugly" in a role of Zoe; "Eight Crazy Nights" in a role of Victoria's Secret Gown; "Halloween: Resurrection" in a role of Nora;

Cole Hauser as a character Scott Moss Cole Hauser also starred in the next movies: "2 Fast 2 Furious" in a role of Carter Verone; "Pitch Black" in a role of William J. Johns; "Tears of the Sun" in a role of James 'Red' Atkins; "White Oleander" in a role of Ray; "The Cave" in a role of Jack; "Dirty" in a role of Lieutenant; "Dazed and Confused" in a role of Benny O'Donnell; "The Family That Preys" in a role of William Cartwright; "Good Will Hunting" in a role of Billy McBride; "Hart's War" in a role of Staff Sgt. Vic W. Bedford; "School Ties" in a role of Jack Connors;

Laurence Fishburne as a character Professor Maurice Phipps Laurence Fishburne also starred in the next movies: "Apocalypse Now" in a role of Tyrone 'Clean' Miller; "Biker Boyz" in a role of Smoke; "The Matrix" in a role of Morpheus; "The Matrix Reloaded"; "The Matrix Revolutions" in a role of Morpheus; "Osmosis Jones" in a role of Thrax; "Assault on Precinct 13" in a role of Marion Bishop; "Red Heat" in a role of Lt. Charlie Stobbs; "Mystic River" in a role of Sgt. Whitey Powers; "TMNT" in a role of Narrator; "4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" in a role of The Silver Surfer; "Event Horizon" in a role of Captain Miller; "The Death and Life of Bobby Z" in a role of Tad Gruzsa; "King of New York" in a role of Jimmy Jump; "21 (Twenty One, The Movie)" in a role of Cole Williams; "Class Action" in a role of Nick Holbrook; "Always Outnumbered" in a role of Socrates Fortlow; "Othello" in a role of Othello; "Band of the Hand" in a role of Cream; "Armored" in a role of Baines; "A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" in a role of Max; "Five Fingers" in a role of Ahmat; "Rumble Fish" in a role of Midget; "Just Cause" in a role of Sheriff Tanny Brown; "Cherry 2000" in a role of Glu Glu Lawyer;

Bradford English as a character Officer Bradley Bradford English also starred in the next movies: "Thick as Thieves" in a role of Det. Kendall; "Wolf" in a role of Keyes; "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" in a role of John Strode;

Regina King as a character Monet Regina King also starred in the next movies: "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" in a role of Grace Rossiter; "Enemy of the State" in a role of Carla Dean; "Daddy Day Care" in a role of Kim Hinton; "A Cinderella Story" in a role of Rhonda; "Jerry Maguire" in a role of Marcee Tidwell; "Mighty Joe Young" in a role of Cecily Banks; "Year of the Dog" in a role of Layla; "Friday" in a role of Dana Jones; "This Christmas" in a role of Lisa Moore; "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" in a role of Mia Williams; "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous" in a role of Sam Fuller; "Our Family Wedding" in a role of Angela;

Busta Rhymes as a character Dreads Busta Rhymes also starred in the next movies: "Shaft" in a role of Rasaan; "Finding Forrester" in a role of Terrell Wallace; "Halloween: Resurrection" in a role of Freddie Harris; "Breaking Point" in a role of Al Bowen;

Jay R. Ferguson as a character Billy Jay R. Ferguson starred only in the movie "Higher Learning"

Andrew Bryniarski as a character Knocko Andrew Bryniarski also starred in the next movies: "Hudson Hawk" in a role of Butterfinger; "Rollerball" in a role of Halloran; "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in a role of Thomas Hewitt (Leatherface); "Batman Returns" in a role of Chip; "Any Given Sunday" in a role of Patrick 'Madman' Kelly; "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" in a role of Thomas Hewitt/Leatherface; "The Program" in a role of Steve Lattimer; "Dracula's Guest" in a role of Dracula; "Necessary Roughness" in a role of Wyatt Beaudry; "The Curse of El Charro" in a role of El Charro; "Street Fighter" in a role of Zangief; "Seven Mummies" in a role of Blade;

Trevor St. John as a character James Trevor St. John also starred in the next movies: "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of CRI Operative;