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Is Beyond the Blackboard a true story?

"Beyond the Blackboard" is based on a true story that Stacey Bess turned into the book "Nobody Don't Love Nobody," and the movie holds the interest, despite a tendency to sentimentalize.Apr 21, 2011

What is the genre of Beyond the Blackboard?

television drama filmBeyond the Blackboard is a Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film starring Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams. It is based on the memoir by Stacey Bess titled Nobody Don't Love Nobody.

Where can I find the movie Beyond the Blackboard?

Beyond the Blackboard, a drama movie starring Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, and Timothy Busfield is available to stream now. Watch it on The Roku Channel, Frndly TV, Prime Video, Vudu Movie & TV Store, VUDU or Apple TV on your Roku device.

What is the storyline of the movie Beyond the Blackboard?

Based on a true story, "Beyond the Blackboard" portrays young Stacey confronting her own fears and insecurities as she struggles to gain attention and respect from her students. She must also win over school board administrators and apprehensive parents.

When was beyond the blackboard released?

April 24, 2011Beyond the Blackboard / Initial release

Storyline

A 24-year-old first-time teacher overcomes her initial fears and prejudices and makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter's makeshift classroom.

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A natural blonde, Emily VanCamp dyed her hair brown upon being cast as Stacey Bess. See more »

User Reviews

Stacey Bess (Emily VanCamp) got pregnant at 16, dropped out of school, and got married to Greg. She eventually got her GED and 8 years later in 2009, she gets her first teaching job in Salt Lake City. She's horrified to find a chaotic railroad warehouse shelter with homeless families run by Johnny Hernandez.

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Q: Because of a power failure while out of town, we missed the scheduled recording of this show. Does anybody know if it will be rerun on CBS? Not surprised at the excellent reviews-would just like an opportunity to view it myself. Thanks!

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Movie Info

Inspirational teacher Stacey Bess (Emily VanCamp) provides a suitable classroom for homeless students.

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What is Beyond the Blackboard based on?

It is based on the memoir by Stacey Bess titled Nobody Don't Love Nobody .

When does the story of the homeless take place?

The story takes place in 1987 and follows a young teacher and mother of two who, fresh from college, ends up teaching homeless children at a school without a name. With the support of her husband, she overcomes fears and prejudice to give these children the education they deserve.

QC Approved

Even though this is a Hallmark production, which means viewers see events of the movie through romanticized lenses, Beyond the Blackboard touches on a handful of tough subjects. One of the first few scenes shows a 16-year-old, pregnant Stacey, followed by an eight-year time jump to Stacey interviewing for a teaching position.

QC Disapproved

This movie is surprisingly real in its portrayal of difficult and nuanced themes for a Hallmark movie. That said, because it is still a Hallmark production, certain storylines are glossed over.