Beyond the Blackboard (2011)
A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Camille Thomasson
- Stacey Bess (Book)
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, School Life and Youth, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
new mexico, based on true story, teacher, school, homeless, albuquerque, new mexico, 1980s, homeless teenager, student
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Beyond the Blackboard stars Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Willow Shields, Timothy Busfield, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Nicki Aycox.
- How long is Beyond the Blackboard?
- Beyond the Blackboard has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Beyond the Blackboard?
- Beyond the Blackboard is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Beyond the Blackboard produced?
- Beyond the Blackboard was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Beyond the Blackboard?
- The themes of Beyond the Blackboard include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, School Life and Youth, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.