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.
| 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 |
Plot edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
- ^ 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 edit
- Whitewash at IMDb
- Ntozake Shange Papers, 1966-2016; Barnard Archives and Special Collections, Barnard Library, Barnard College.
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