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The C.A.S.A. Film Series Presents...Higher Learning


TODAY!
At NOON 

in Monroe A& B of the Warshof Conference Center

R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Building 3

AND

At 6:00 PM

in the Canal Hall Conference Room 

Plot Summary:

This drama examines the personal, political, and racial dilemmas facing a group of college freshmen as they begin their first semester at Columbus University. Malik (Omar Epps) is an athlete attending 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 (Ice Cube), 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, while Professor Phipps (Laurence Fishburne), a black professor of political science, mentors Malik and lets him know that he will not be graded on a different standard either because of his race or his ability to run quickly. In Deja (Tyra Banks), Malik finds a girlfriend, a tutor, and a training partner all rolled into one.

Meanwhile, Kristen (Kristy Swanson), a naive freshman from California, meets a boy named Billy (Jay R. Ferguson). After both have too much to drink at a beer blast, Kristen becomes a victim of date rape and involves herself with a campus feminist group to deal with the painful experience. While working with the women's group, Kristen gets to know Taryn (Jennifer Connelly), a strong but understanding lesbian, and she finds herself becoming attracted to her.

Remy (Michael Rapaport) is a confused young man from Idaho who feels lost in the multi-cultural atmosphere of Columbus. He is approached by Scott Moss (Cole Hauser), a member of a group of racist skinheads, who believe that Remy is a perfect candidate to help carry out his group's violent goals.

Sponsored by the Campus Association for Student Activities (web.monroecc.edu/casa)

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C.A.S.A. (Campus Association for Student Activities)
Campus Center
02/08/2008