Beyond the Blackboard (2011)

Beyond the Blackboard (2011)

A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children 2011-04-24 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
7.5 57 votes

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.

Cast

Emily VanCamp is Stacey Bess
Stacey Bess
Steve Talley is Greg Bess
Greg Bess
Timothy Busfield is School district's HR representative
School district's HR representative
Julio Oscar Mechoso is Johnny Hernandez
Johnny Hernandez
Kiersten Warren is Danny's Mom
Danny's Mom
Treat Williams is Dr. Warren
Dr. Warren
Colin Baiocchi is Brandon Bess
Brandon Bess