Whitewash
Directed byMichael Sporn
StarringRuby Dee
Linda Lavin
Music byCaleb Sampson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerMichael Sporn
Running time25 minutes
Production companiesHBO
F-Stop Studio
Michael Sporn Animation
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseAugust 16, 1994 (1994-08-16)

Whitewash is a 1994 television special and animated short film that was based on a true story.[1] The program was produced and directed by Michael Sporn with a screenplay by Ntozake Shange. Ruby Dee and Linda Lavin provide voices for the animated characters.

Plot

The family special, based on a true story, uses animation to tell the story of a little African-American girl's encounter with mindless racism. On their way home from school, Helene and her brother are attacked by a group of white thugs who beat him up and spray-paint her face white. Why would anyone do this? With her wise grandmother's help, Helene is able to get over her hurt.

References

  1. Heffley, Lynne (June 25, 1998). "'Whitewash' Hits Racism Head-On in Moving Message of Hope, Unity". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 25, 2015.


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