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Beyond the Blackboard

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Beyond the Blackboard
Written byCamille Thomasson
Directed byJeff Bleckner
StarringEmily VanCamp
Timothy Busfield
Steve Talley
Treat Williams
Isabella Acres
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerBrent Shields & Gerald R. Molen
Running time97 minutes
Production companyHallmark Hall of Fame
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseApril 24, 2011 (2011-04-24)
Related
Stacey Bess

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

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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

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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

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Release

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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

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