Whitewash (1995)

Synopsis: On their way home from school, a young black girl and her brother are accosted by a gang of street thugs who beat up the brother and spray-paint the girl's face white. Devastated, the girl locks... On their way home from school, a young black girl and her brother are accosted by a gang of street thugs who beat up the brother and spray-paint the girl's face white. Devastated, the girl locks herself in her room until an outpouring of concern from the community, her classmates and her family restores her sense of self-worth. This acclaimed, Carnegie Medal-winning animated film is based on actual events. [More]

Starring: Ruby Dee, Linda Lavin, Serene Henry, Ndehru Roberts

Starring: Ruby Dee, Linda Lavin, Serene Henry, Ndehru Roberts

Director: Michael Sporn

Director: Michael Sporn
Screenwriter: Ntozake Shange

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