Higher Learning is a 1995 action/drama film, starring an ensemble cast. It also featured Tyra Banks' first performance in a theatrical film. Laurence Fishburne won an Image Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture" for his performance; Ice Cube was also nominated for the award.
The film follows the changing lives of three incoming freshmen at the fictional Columbus University: Malik Williams (Omar Epps), a black track star who ...
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Higher Learning is a 1995 action/drama film, starring an ensemble cast. It also featured Tyra Banks' first performance in a theatrical film. Laurence Fishburne won an Image Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture" for his performance; Ice Cube was also nominated for the award.
The film follows the changing lives of three incoming freshmen at the fictional Columbus University: Malik Williams (Omar Epps), a black track star who struggles with academics; Kristen Connor (Kristy Swanson), a shy and naive girl; and Remy (Michael Rapaport), a lonely and confused man seemingly out of place on his new environment.
The soundtrack, containing hip hop, R&B;, rock and jazz music was released on January 3, 1995 by Interscope Records. It peaked at #39 on the Billboard 200 and #9 on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums. In addition to "Higher", performed by Ice Cube, the soundtrack includes performances of newer material (at the time) by OutKast, Liz Phair, Tori Amos and Rage Against the...
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