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. Satirical drama, starring Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Kristy Swanson, Jennifer Connelly and Omar Epps.