Review of Higher Learning (1995) by Patrick P — 31 Jul 2007

Incredible film...for the early nineties. College in the Raw! It is like scared straight for kids going to college in the 90's.

This review of Higher Learning (1995) was written by Patrick P on 31 Jul 2007.

Higher Learning has generally received positive reviews.

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