| 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 |
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.
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.
