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"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
A young teacher overcomes her initial fears and prejudices when she teaches homeless children in a shelter's makeshift classroom.Beyond the Blackboard / Film synopsis
Albuquerque, New MexicoFilming. This film was filmed in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was the first project together for Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams since Everwood.
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April 24, 2011Beyond the Blackboard / Initial release
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.
A natural blonde, Emily VanCamp dyed her hair brown upon being cast as Stacey Bess. See more »
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.
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!
It is based on the memoir by Stacey Bess titled Nobody Don't Love Nobody .
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.