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Whitewash is a 1994 television special and animated short film that was based on a true story. 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.

Cast

• 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

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

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

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