Whitewash (TV special)

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Whitewash is a 1994 HBO Family Channel special based on a true story.

[edit] Plot

This special uses animation to tell the story of a young black girl's encounter with 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 something so bad? With the help of her grandmother, Helene is able to get over her hurt and get on with her life.