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Beyond the Blackboard (2011)

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.

  • Family
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Emily VanCampEmily VanCampStacey Bess
  • Photo of Steve TalleySteve TalleyGreg Bess
  • Photo of Willow ShieldsWillow ShieldsGrace
  • Photo of Timothy BusfieldTimothy BusfieldSchool district's HR representative
  • Photo of Julio Oscar MechosoJulio Oscar MechosoJohnny Hernandez
  • Photo of Nicki AycoxNicki AycoxCandy
  • Photo of Kiersten WarrenKiersten WarrenDanny's Mom
  • Photo of Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsDr. Warren
  • Photo of Autumn ShieldsAutumn ShieldsAnnie
  • Photo of River ShieldsRiver ShieldsAlex

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