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Beyond the Blackboard

Beyond the Blackboard

DramaFamily
2011, Movie, 1h 40min
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.
Country: United States
Director:
Jeff Bleckner
Cast:
Treat Williams,
Julio Oscar Mechoso,
Luce Rains,
Timothy Busfield
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Jeff Bleckner
Director
Treat Williams
As Dr. Warren
Julio Oscar Mechoso
As Johnny Hernandez
Luce Rains
As Joe
Timothy Busfield
As School district's HR representative
Kiersten Warren
As Danny's Mom
Emily VanCamp
As Stacey Bess
Nicki Aycox
As Stacey Bess

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"Beyond the Blackboard" is a heartwarming drama about a young teacher's journey to make a difference in the lives of homeless children. Despite her initial fears and prejudices, she perseveres with the support of her husband and finds innovative ways to teach and connect with her students in a makeshift classroom. As she grows as a teacher, she helps her students grow beyond their difficult circumstances, proving that education can be transformative and empowering.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Beyond the Blackboard include McFarland, USA, Bridge to Terabithia, Red Dog, Max, We Bought a Zoo, Thaamirabharani.

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Beyond the Blackboard was released in theaters on April 24, 2011.

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