Beyond the Blackboard

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Family, Drama

Director

Jeff Bleckner

Original Language

EN

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.

When was Beyond the Blackboard released?

Beyond the Blackboard was released on April 24, 2011.

How long is Beyond the Blackboard?

Beyond the Blackboard has a runtime of 1h 40m.

Where can I track Beyond the Blackboard?

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