Movies Like Higher Learning

American History X is a 1998 American crime drama film that follows the story of Derek Vineyard, a former white supremacist who tries to prevent his...

Boyz n the Hood is a critically acclaimed 1991 American coming-of-age hood crime drama film directed by John Singleton, highlighting the challenges...

Crash is a 2005 American crime drama film that explores racial and social tensions in post-9/11 Los Angeles through the intersecting lives of various...

Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Spike Lee, exploring racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood amidst a heatwave.

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American coming-of-age drama film about an English teacher who inspires his students through poetry at a prestigious...

The Social Network is a 2010 biographical drama film depicting the founding of Facebook. Directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, the...

Precious is a 2009 American drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels, based on the novel Push by Sapphire. It follows the story of a...

Alpha Dog is a 2006 American crime drama film based on the true story of the kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz. Directed by Nick...

Menace II Society is a 1993 American teen drama film directed by the Hughes Brothers, known for its realistic portrayal of urban violence and...

The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington. It is based on the true story of debate coach Melvin B....

Freedom Writers is a 2007 American drama film based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary. It follows the story of a teacher, Erin Gruwell, who...

Save the Last Dance is a 2001 American teen dance film that follows the story of Sara, a talented ballet dancer who, after the tragic loss of her...

Poetic Justice is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by John Singleton, featuring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur in lead roles.

He Got Game is a 1998 American sports drama film portraying a father's attempt to sway his basketball prodigy son into choosing a specific college in...

School Daze is a 1988 American musical comedy film directed by Spike Lee, exploring conflicts between fraternity/sorority members and other students...

Get on the Bus is a 1996 American drama film directed by Spike Lee, depicting a group of African-American men on a cross-country bus journey to...