Beyond the Blackboard

Beyond the Blackboard
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Produced by Brent Shields & Gerald R. Molen
Written by Camille Thomasson
Starring Emily VanCamp
Timothy Busfield
Steve Talley
Treat Williams
Isabella Acres
Production company Hallmark Hall of Fame
Country United States
Language English
Original channel CBS
Release date April 24, 2011 (2011-04-24)
Running time 100 minutes
Preceded by The Lost Valentine
Followed by Have a Little Faith

Beyond the Blackboard is a Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie starring Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams. It is based on the memoir by Stacey Bess titled Nobody Don't Love Nobody.

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Plot

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

This film was filmed in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Cast

Release

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

  1. ^ 'Hallmark Hall of Fame' Ends On CBS, Deadline Hollywood, May 6, 2011

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