When the young black girl Helene Angel is attacked by a street gang and painted white on her way home from school, the effects on Helene and her family are devastating. Helene locks herself in her room, her brother blames himself for not having successfully defended his sister, and Helene's small family is disrupted when the media descends on their neighborhood. In spite of this horrible event, an outpouring of love and understanding from friends, classmates, and family helps Helene accept what has happened and draws the community together. CHAMPAGNE is the true story of a young teenage girl named Champagne whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a catholic children's home run by nuns, Champagne provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation, and her outlook for the future. Starring the voice of the real life Champagne, this award-winning film shows how hope can spring forth even in the most challenging of times. All Movie Guide