A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children
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.
April 24, 2011
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
27 people
Emily VanCamp
Stacey Bess
Acting
Steve Talley
Greg Bess
Acting
Willow Shields
Grace
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Timothy Busfield
School district's HR representative
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Julio Oscar Mechoso
Johnny Hernandez
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Nicki Aycox
Candy
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Kiersten Warren
Danny's Mom
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Treat Williams
Dr. Warren
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Autumn Shields
Annie
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River Shields
Alex
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Leedy Corbin
Becca
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Colin Baiocchi
Brandon Bess
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