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Higher Learning (1995), directed by John Singleton, follows the intersecting lives of three freshmen at the fictional Columbus University as they navigate racial tensions, identity struggles, and political radicalization, featuring Omar Epps, Tyra Banks, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, and Laurence Fishburne in key roles. The film explores themes of racism, sexual assault, and extremism through its portrayal of campus life, culminating in a tragic shooting that exposes the deep-seated social issues within the university community.
Release Date: January 11, 1995
Production Studio: Columbia Pictures
Runtime: 127 minutes
Genre: Drama
Writer/Producer: John Singleton
Domestic Box Office: 38.3 million
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