Movie

Beyond the Blackboard

A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children

2011★ 7.5 · 691h 40mFamilyDrama

Overview

Inspired by a true story, “Beyond the Blackboard” is about a 24-year-old first-time teacher who makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter’s makeshift classroom. Set in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this movie tells the story a brand-new teacher and Mom who is given a tougher than expected teaching job and winds up teaching homeless children in a school that is housed in a room and called, literally, The School with No Name. She has some personal prejudicial hurdles to cross before she is able to be a true teacher for these children and of course there are hurdles like the lack of books and supplies.

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Cast

Emily VanCamp
as Stacey Bess

Treat Williams
as Dr. Warren

Steve Talley
as Greg Bess

Nicki Aycox
as Candy

Timothy Busfield
as School district's HR representative

Willow Shields
as Grace

Kiersten Warren
as Danny's Mom

Luce Rains
as Joe

Lora Martinez-Cunningham
as Bev

Isabella Acres
as Dana

Julio Oscar Mechoso
as Johnny Hernandez

Catherine Haun
as Ms. Trumble

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Release date: 2011-04-24

Runtime: 1h 40m

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FamilyDrama

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