Whitewash (1994)

A little black girl learns about racism.

Whitewash (1994) poster

When Helene Angel walks home from school with her older brother she is attacked by a street gang and painted white. The effect on Helene and her family is devastating. Helene locks herself in her room, her brother blames himself for not having successfully defended his sister, and the media descends on their neighborhood, completely disrupting her small family. But an outpouring of love and understanding from Helene's friends, classmates and family helps her face what has happened and draws the community together. Inspired by actual events, WHITEWASH conveys a powerful message that transcends age and race, told in an entertaining way perfect for children of all ages.

Director: Michael Sporn
Genre: Animation, Family
Runtime: 25 min
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Screenplay

Production: Michael Sporn Animation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

hip-hop, gang, school, racist remark, racism, brother sister , grandmother, walkman

More Films by Director: Michael Sporn
More Films in Genre: Animation, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitewash about?
When Helene Angel walks home from school with her older brother she is attacked by a street gang and painted white. The effect on Helene and her family is devastating. Helene locks herself in her room, her brother blames himself for not having successfully defended his sister, and the media descends on their neighborhood, completely disrupting her small family. But an outpouring of love and understanding from Helene's friends, classmates and family helps her face what has happened and draws the community together. Inspired by actual events, WHITEWASH conveys a powerful message that transcends age and race, told in an entertaining way perfect for children of all ages.
Who directed Whitewash?
Whitewash was directed by Michael Sporn.
Who stars in Whitewash?
Whitewash stars Serena Henry, Linda Lavin, Ruby Dee, Ndehru Roberts, Randy Kaplan.
How long is Whitewash?
Whitewash has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Whitewash?
Whitewash is a Animation, Family film.
Where was Whitewash produced?
Whitewash was produced in United States of America.