Beyond the Blackboard
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| Beyond the Blackboard | |
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| Written by | Camille Thomasson |
| Directed by | Jeff Bleckner |
| Starring | Emily VanCamp Timothy Busfield Steve Talley Treat Williams Isabella Acres |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Brent Shields & Gerald R. Molen |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Production company | Hallmark Hall of Fame |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | April 24, 2011 |
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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.
Plot
[edit]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.
Filming
[edit]This film was filmed in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This was the first project together for Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams since Everwood.
Cast
[edit]- Emily VanCamp — Stacey Bess
- Paola Andino - Maria
- Timothy Busfield — School District HR Representative
- Steve Talley — Greg Bess
- Treat Williams — Dr. Warren
- Isabella Acres — Dana
- Melissa Schroeder - Terri
- Liam McKanna - Danny
Release
[edit]The film aired on April 24, 2011 on CBS; it was the last Hallmark Hall of Fame film broadcast on that network, which cancelled the series due to low ratings.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ 'Hallmark Hall of Fame' Ends On CBS, Deadline Hollywood, May 6, 2011
External links
[edit]- Beyond the Blackboard at IMDb
- Watch Beyond the Blackboard at SpiritClips.com.
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