Beyond the Blackboard
| 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 | |
| Producers | 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 2011 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
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.
This was the first project together for Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams since Everwood.
Cast
- Emily VanCamp — Stacey Bess
- Timothy Busfield — School District HR Representative
- Steve Talley — Greg Bess
- Treat Williams — Dr. Warren
- Liam McKanna - Danny
- Paola Andino - Maria
- Luis Jose Lopez - Carlos
- Deidrie Henry - Patricia
- Luce Rains - Joe
- Mat Greer - Nelson Parker
- Savannah McReynolds - Nicole Bess
- Colin Baiocchi - Brandon Bess
- Isabella Acres — Dana
- Jack Nation — Sam
- Willow Shields - Grace
- Leedy Corbin - Becca
- River Shields - Alex
- Brandon Sanderson - Robert
- Michelle Sawunyama - Angel
- Catherine Haun - Ms. Trumble
- Lora Cunningham - Bev
- Colin Jones - Sammy Lewis
- Judy Herrera - Dee
- Ashleigh Maes - 8 Year Old "Stacey"
- Julia Thudium - Beautiful Teacher
- Gorneth D'Oyley - Dana's Teacher
- Emily Choi - Mai Nguyen
- Fran Martone - Nurse
- Autumn Shields - Annie
- Melissa Schroeder - Terri
- Andrew Kolodziejski - Jack
- Jack Justice Brown - Boy with Glasses
- Marie Magestro - Girl Student
- Caitlin Ribbans - Another Girl Student
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
- ^ 'Hallmark Hall of Fame' Ends On CBS, Deadline Hollywood, May 6, 2011
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