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Beyond the Blackboard (2011)

Movie ★ 7.5 100 min

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.

Camille Thomasson Writer Jeff Bleckner Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 24, 2011
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt1699225
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Cast

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Nowhere to Be Found 2019 ★ 7.5
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Frequently asked questions

What is Beyond the Blackboard about?
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.
Who directed Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in Beyond the Blackboard?
Beyond the Blackboard stars Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Willow Shields, Timothy Busfield.
When was Beyond the Blackboard released?
Beyond the Blackboard is a 2011 family, drama film.
Where can I watch Beyond the Blackboard?
You can watch Beyond the Blackboard with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.