Whitewash (1994)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Whitewash
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor | — | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | — | Apple TV |
| Poland | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Whitewash in 24 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Whitewash 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. Whitewash is a Animation, Family movie, released on 1994-08-16, runtime 25 minutes.
Is Whitewash worth watching?
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Where can I watch Whitewash?
In the United States, Whitewash streams on Fandor and can be bought from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Sporn
Cast
- Serena Henry as Helene Angel (voice)
- Linda Lavin as Ms. Steunberg (voice)
- Ruby Dee as Grandmother (voice)
- Ndehru Roberts as Mauricio (voice)
- Randy Kaplan as Ronnie (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 6.0/10 rating from Whitewash on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.