Movie

Beyond the Blackboard

2011★ 7.5

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 VanCampStacey Bess

Steve TalleyGreg Bess

Willow ShieldsGrace

Timothy BusfieldSchool district's HR representative

Julio Oscar MechosoJohnny Hernandez

Nicki AycoxCandy

Kiersten WarrenDanny's Mom

Treat WilliamsDr. Warren

Autumn ShieldsAnnie

River ShieldsAlex

Leedy CorbinBecca

Colin BaiocchiBrandon Bess

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