Beyond the Blackboard
“A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children”
Synopsis
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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Beyond the Blackboard Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-27
Top Cast
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Emily VanCamp
Stacey Bess
Steve Talley
Greg Bess
Willow Shields
Grace
Timothy Busfield
School district's HR representative
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Johnny Hernandez
Nicki Aycox
Candy
Kiersten Warren
Danny's Mom
Treat Williams
Dr. Warren
Autumn Shields
Annie
River Shields
Alex
Leedy Corbin
Becca
Colin Baiocchi
Brandon Bess
Joshua Rush
Actor (voice, uncredited)
Liam McKanna
Danny
Paola Andino
Maria
Luis Jose Lopez
Carlos
Deidrie Henry
Patricia
Luce Rains
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Screenplay & Story
- Camille Thomasson, Stacey Bess
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- Beyond the Blackboard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
Camille Thomasson, Stacey Bess
Jeff Beal
Eric Van Haren Noman
Geoffrey Rowland
Gerald R. Molen, Andrew Gottlieb, Brent Shields
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey Rowland
Editor
Camille Thomasson
Writer
Andrew Gottlieb
Producer
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Jeff Bleckner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Blackboard
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What is Beyond the Blackboard about?
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.
Who directed Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in Beyond the Blackboard?
The principal cast of Beyond the Blackboard includes Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Willow Shields, Timothy Busfield, Julio Oscar Mechoso.
When was Beyond the Blackboard released and how long is it?
Beyond the Blackboard was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Blackboard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Blackboard was composed by Jeff Beal.
Is Beyond the Blackboard based on a book or true story?
Beyond the Blackboard is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stacey Bess".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).