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Beyond the Blackboard

"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.

Top Cast

  • Emily VanCamp

    Emily VanCamp

    Stacey Bess

  • Steve Talley

    Steve Talley

    Greg Bess

  • Willow Shields

    Willow Shields

    Grace

  • Timothy Busfield

    Timothy Busfield

    School district's HR representative

  • Julio Oscar Mechoso

    Julio Oscar Mechoso

    Johnny Hernandez

  • Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox

    Candy

  • Kiersten Warren

    Kiersten Warren

    Danny's Mom

  • Treat Williams

    Treat Williams

    Dr. Warren

  • Autumn Shields

    Autumn Shields

    Annie

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.

Rating

7.6 / 10
68 Reviews
2 Popular

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