Whitewash 29 years old

A little black girl learns about racism.

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.

Credits

Whitewash Cast

Name Character
Ruby Dee She was 71, 91 years old when she died as Grandmother (voice)
Linda Lavin She was 56, now 86 years old as Ms. Steunberg (voice)
Ndehru Roberts as Mauricio (voice)

Whitewash Crew

Name Department
Michael Sporn as Director. He was 48 (67) years old when He died Directing
Michael Sporn as Producer. He was 48 (67) years old when He died Production
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Whitewash (29 years)

A little black girl learns about racism.

  • Release day: Tuesday, August 16, 1994
  • Runtime: 25 minutes