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Released
2011 · FILM

Beyond the Blackboard

“A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children”

Directed by
Jeff Bleckner
Written by
Camille Thomasson, Stacey Bess
Runtime
100 min
FamilyDrama

Synopsis

"Beyond the Blackboard," inspired by a true story, follows a 24-year-old first-time teacher who makes an impact in the lives of homeless children in a shelter's makeshift classroom. Set in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the film centers on a new teacher and mother who faces a more challenging teaching assignment than anticipated, ultimately finding herself educating homeless children at a school located in a single room known as The School with No Name. Before she can fully embrace her role as their teacher, she must overcome personal prejudices, as well as logistical obstacles such as the lack of books and supplies.

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Principal cast & crew: 18

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Edited by Geoffrey RowlandShot by Eric Van Haren NomanScored by Jeff BealDesigned by John Willett

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