Whitewash
“A little black girl learns about racism.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay & Story
- Ntozake Shange
- Original Title
- Whitewash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Michael Sporn Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sporn
Ntozake Shange
Michael Sporn
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sporn
Director
Ntozake Shange
Writer
Michael Sporn
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Whitewash includes Serena Henry, Linda Lavin, Ruby Dee, Ndehru Roberts, Randy Kaplan.
When was Whitewash released and how long is it?
Whitewash was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 25m.