Higher Learning 1995
“Question the knowledge.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Director
- John Singleton
- Networks
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
What is Higher Learning?
Subject: Film "Higher Learning" (1995). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 11, 1995
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,300,000
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 255 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~128 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- New Deal Productions, Columbia Pictures
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Subject: Film "Higher Learning" (1995).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Higher Learning.
Year: 1995.
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller (Source 1); American crime drama film (Source 3).
Director: John Singleton (Source 3, 4).
Writer: John Singleton (Source 3, 4).
Producer: John Singleton, Paul Hall (Source 4).
Studio: Sony Pictures (Source 4).
Runtime: 2h 8m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
Release Date: 01/11/1995 (US) (Source 1).
Setting: Fictional Columbus University (Source 3).
Plot/Characters:
Follows the changing lives of three incoming freshmen (Source 3).
Malik Williams (played by Omar Epps): African-American student on a track scholarship; struggles with academics; thinks athletic abilities will earn him a free ride (Source
Should you watch it?
“Incoming freshmen navigate race, politics, and academics at a fictional university.”
- Features an ensemble cast following the changing lives of incoming freshmen at Columbus University.
- Written and directed by John Singleton.
- Explores complex themes of race, politics, and higher education through characters like Malik and Fudge.
- The synopsis and sources do not provide any explicit reasons someone might skip it, other than potential viewer preferences regarding drama, crime, and thriller genres.
Watch it if you are interested in a 1995 drama film exploring university life and social issues.
The film is rated R with a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes, falling under the drama, crime, and thriller genres.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or digital movie stores such as Kaleidescape.
Whether it is worth watching?
As a 1995 ensemble drama written and directed by John Singleton, it offers a look at campus life and social dynamics.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Who directed the film?
Higher Learning was written and directed by John Singleton.
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