| Director: | Michael Sporn |
| Producer: | Michael Sporn |
| Starring: | Ruby Dee Linda Lavin |
| Music: | Caleb Sampson |
| Company: | HBO F-Stop Studio Michael Sporn Animation |
| Network: | HBO |
| Runtime: | 25 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
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.