Whitewash (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Whitewash is a family and animation film directed by Michael Sporn, running about 25 minutes. “A little black girl learns about racism.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Helene Angel walks home from school with her older brother she is attacked by a street gang and painted white. The effect on Helene and her family is devastating. Helene locks herself in her room, her brother blames himself for not having successfully defended his sister, and the media descends on their neighborhood, completely disrupting her small family. But an outpouring of love and understanding from Helene's friends, classmates and family helps her face what has happened and draws the community together. Inspired by actual events, WHITEWASH conveys a powerful message that transcends age and race, told in an entertaining way perfect for children of all ages.
Who’s in it. Whitewash stars Serena Henry as Helene Angel (voice), Linda Lavin as Ms. Steunberg (voice), Ruby Dee as Grandmother (voice) and Ndehru Roberts as Mauricio (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Whitewash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whitewash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whitewash tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whitewash (1994)?
- In US, Whitewash is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whitewash worth watching?
- Whitewash holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whitewash?
- Whitewash stars Serena Henry, Linda Lavin, Ruby Dee, Ndehru Roberts and Randy Kaplan.
- When was Whitewash released?
- Whitewash was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.