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A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children - Beyond the Blackboard
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Title: Beyond the Blackboard

Release Date: 24 Apr 2011

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Family, Drama

Director: Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Production Companies: Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.6 (61 votes)

Cast

  • Stacey Bess: Emily VanCamp
  • Greg Bess: Steve Talley
  • Grace: Willow Shields
  • School district's HR representative: Timothy Busfield
  • Johnny Hernandez: Julio Oscar Mechoso
  • Candy: Nicki Aycox
  • Danny's Mom: Kiersten Warren
  • Dr. Warren: Treat Williams
  • Annie: Autumn Shields
  • Alex: River Shields
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