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Beyond the Blackboard (2011)

Beyond the Blackboard

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PG

1h 35m

Drama, Family

April 24th, 2011

7.6/10

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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
Stacey Bess
Steve Talley
Greg Bess
Timothy Busfield
School district's HR representative
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Johnny Hernandez
Nicki Aycox
Candy
Kiersten Warren
Danny's Mom
Treat Williams
Dr. Warren
Liam McKanna
Danny
Paola Andino
Maria
Luis Jose Lopez
Carlos
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Directors

Jeff Bleckner
Full cast & crew

Producers

Andrew Gottlieb
producer
Cameron Johann
(co-producer)
Shawn McClaren
co-producer / coordinating producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Camille Thomasson
written by
Stacey Bess
book
Full cast & crew

Taglines

Her students were homeless. Her journey was unforgettable.
Based on a true story of an extraordinary teacher.
A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children

Keywords

husband wife relationship
based on true story
school
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

June 18th, 2011 (Brazil)
August 27th, 2012 (Italy)
March 12th, 2014 (Netherlands)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Beyond the Blackboard (original title)
Beyond the Blackboard (Australia)
Além da Sala de Aula (Brazil)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
New Mexico, USA

Running Times

95 min (United States of America)
100 min

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.78 : 1

Production Companies

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Distribution Companies

GEM Entertainment (Non-US)
Canale 5 (Italy)
Net5 (Netherlands)
All Distribution Companies

Special Effects Companies

Third City Productions (visual effects)

Other Companies

Aquila Travel (United States of America) (travel agency)

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