Movie

Whitewash

“A little black girl learns about racism.”

★ 6.0(1)199425m

Whitewash is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Whitewash

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Michael Sporn
Release date: 1994-08-16
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Michael Sporn Animation

About Whitewash

Whitewash is a 1994 movie in the Animation and Family genres, directed by Michael Sporn, starring Serena Henry, Linda Lavin and Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Whitewash in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Serena Henry

Helene Angel (voice)

Linda Lavin

Ms. Steunberg (voice)

Ruby Dee

Grandmother (voice)

Ndehru Roberts

Mauricio (voice)

Randy Kaplan

Ronnie (voice)

Themes & keywords

hip-hopgangschoolracist remarkracismbrother sister grandmotherwalkman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Whitewash in Canada?+

In Canada, Whitewash is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Whitewash on Netflix?+

Whitewash is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Whitewash?+

Whitewash has a runtime of 25 minutes (25 minutes).

Who stars in Whitewash?+

Whitewash stars Serena Henry, Linda Lavin, Ruby Dee, Ndehru Roberts and Randy Kaplan.

When did Whitewash come out?+

Whitewash is a 1994 movie directed by Michael Sporn.

What genre is Whitewash?+

Whitewash is Animation and Family film.

Who directed Whitewash?+

Whitewash was directed by Michael Sporn.