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Based on a true story, Beyond the Blackboard

Beyond the Blackboard

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.

chronicles 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.

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May 31, 2021 · In "Beyond the Blackboard," Emily VanCamp plays a newly hired teacher who shows up on the first day of class in the 1980s to discover that her school is at a homeless shelter. It's a filthy "school with no name." She has no desks, no books. Her students are suspicious, sullen and abusive, and so are their parents.

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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?

Beyond 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 does beyond the blackboard take place?

Salt Lake CityIn 1988, a new school was built for the homeless children of Salt Lake City. Stacey Bess continued to teach there for eight more years.

Who played Danny in Beyond the blackboard?

Liam McKannaBeyond the Blackboard (TV Movie 2011) - Liam McKanna as Danny - IMDb.

Is Beyond the Blackboard on Amazon Prime?

You are able to stream Beyond the Blackboard by renting or purchasing on Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, and iTunes.Apr 25, 2011