Whitewash (1994 film)

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