Whitewash (1994 film)

1994 American TV series or program

Whitewash

Directed by| Michael Sporn
Starring| Ruby Dee
Linda Lavin
Music by| Caleb Sampson
Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
Production
Producer| Michael Sporn
Running time| 25 minutes
Production companies| HBO
F-Stop Studio
Michael Sporn Animation
Original release
Network| HBO
Release| August 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

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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.

## Cast

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* Ruby Dee as Grandmother
* Serena Henry as Helene Angel
* Ndehru Roberts as Mauricio
* Linda Lavin as Ms. Steinberg
* Danielle Robinson as Naomi
* Randy Kaplan as Ronnie
* Matthew Jacobson as George
* Travis DeLingua as Tim
* Ashanti Williams as Rafael
* Winnie Zhang as Lorie
* Meredith Rosco as Mary
* Robert Felice as Jeff Ciolla
* Michael McGruther as Shades
* Tommy O'Connor as Ox
* Joel Briel as Police Inspector
* Sue Perrotto as Police Officer
* Jay Aubrey Jones, Ed Askinazi and Heidi Stallings as Reporters

## References

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

## External links

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* Whitewash at IMDb
* Ntozake Shange Papers, 1966-2016; Barnard Archives and Special Collections, Barnard Library, Barnard College.

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