Review of White Wash (2011) by Naneeka T — 19 Jan 2012

Great doc on the history of surfing from the black side.

This review of White Wash (2011) was written by Naneeka T on 19 Jan 2012.

White Wash has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rachel Saltz (165) for New York Times (5,786) on 21 Sep 2011

Has a complicated story to tell, about black surfers and, more broadly, about African-American history and the history of surfing…

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By Ronnie Scheib (420) for Variety (12,700) on 21 Sep 2011

Covering familiar ground from an unfamiliar angle, Ted Woods' oddball documentary White Wash examines the history of African-American disenfranchisement…

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for Village Voice (8,525) on 19 Sep 2011

Even at 78 minutes, White Wash pads its material through repetition but remains a proficient portrait of how increased social, economic, and…

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