Beyond the Blackboard(2011)
A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children
Beyond the Blackboard Synopsis
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.
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) is a family and drama film directed by Jeff Bleckner, released on April 24, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Willow Shields and Timothy Busfield. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Bleckner
- Writers:
- Camille Thomasson, Stacey Bess
- Producers:
- Andrew Gottlieb
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Van Haren Noman
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beyond the Blackboard before you stream it.
Beyond the Blackboard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emily VanCamp
as Stacey Bess
Steve Talley
as Greg Bess
Willow Shields
as Grace
Timothy Busfield
as School district's HR representative
Julio Oscar Mechoso
as Johnny Hernandez
Nicki Aycox
as Candy
Kiersten Warren
as Danny's Mom
Treat Williams
as Dr. Warren
- Autumn Shields
Autumn Shields
as Annie
- River Shields
River Shields
as Alex
Leedy Corbin
as Becca
Colin Baiocchi
as Brandon Bess
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Bleckner, written by Camille Thomasson and Stacey Bess, produced by Andrew Gottlieb.
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Beyond the Blackboard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 69 ratings.
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Beyond the Blackboard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beyond the Blackboard online?
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Beyond the Blackboard (2011) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beyond the Blackboard?
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The main cast of Beyond the Blackboard (2011) includes Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Willow Shields, Timothy Busfield and Julio Oscar Mechoso. The film was directed by Jeff Bleckner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beyond the Blackboard released?
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Beyond the Blackboard was released on April 24, 2011 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Beyond the Blackboard worth watching?
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Beyond the Blackboard (2011) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Beyond the Blackboard?
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Yes. The official Beyond the Blackboard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.