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.
Is Higher Learning on Netflix? Unfortunately the movie Higher Learning is not yet available on Netflix.
| Writing | John Singleton | Writer |
| Directing | John Singleton | Director |
| Production | Paul Hall | Producer |
| Sound | Stanley Clarke | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Richard Holland | Art Direction |
| Editing | Bruce Cannon | Editor |
| Art | Keith Brian Burns | Production Design |
| Camera | Peter Lyons Collister | Director of Photography |
| Art | Michael C. Claypool | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Carol Oditz | Costume Design |
| Crew | Bob Minor | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Rick Avery | Stunts |
| Art | Saul Bass | Title Designer |
| Art | Elaine Bass | Title Designer |
