Beyond the Blackboard
A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children
2011-04-24 | 100 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Emily VanCampStacey Bess
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Steve TalleyGreg Bess
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Willow ShieldsGrace
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Timothy BusfieldSchool district's HR representative
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Julio Oscar MechosoJohnny Hernandez
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Nicki AycoxCandy
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Kiersten WarrenDanny's Mom
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Treat WilliamsDr. Warren
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Leedy CorbinBecca
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Colin BaiocchiBrandon Bess
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Joshua RushActor (voice, uncredited)
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Paola AndinoMaria
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Luis Jose LopezCarlos
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Deidrie HenryPatricia
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Luce RainsJoe
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