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Whitewash.

Sporn, Michael, (film director.). Dee, Ruby, (actor.). Henry, Serena, (actor.). First Run Features (Firm), (Distributor). Kanopy (Firm), (Distributor).

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  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (25 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
    remote
  • Publisher: First Run Features, 1994.

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General Note:
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Participant or Performer Note: Ruby Dee, Serena Henry
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Originally produced by First Run Features in 1994.
Summary, etc.: 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. "*Wonderful, masterpiece*!" - ***Booklist*** WARNING: This film contains hateful language that may be disturbing to some viewers.
System Details Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language Note:
In English
Subject: Short films
Enthnology
Motion pictures
Racism
African Americans
Genre: Feature films.

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