Beyond the Blackboard (2011)
Reference View | Change View
- TV-PG
- 1h 35min
- Biography, Drama
- 24 Apr 2011 (USA)
- TV Movie
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.
Director:
Writers:
Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Cast
| Emily VanCamp | ... |
Stacey Bess
|
|
| Steve Talley | ... |
Greg Bess
|
|
| Timothy Busfield | ... |
School district's HR representative
|
|
| Julio Oscar Mechoso | ... |
Johnny Hernandez
|
|
| Nicki Aycox | ... |
Candy
|
|
| Kiersten Warren | ... |
Danny's Mom
|
|
| Treat Williams | ... |
Dr. Warren
|
|
 |
Liam McKanna | ... |
Danny
|
| Paola Andino | ... |
Maria
|
|
| Luis Jose Lopez | ... |
Carlos
|
|
| Deidrie Henry | ... |
Patricia
|
|
| Luce Rains | ... |
Joe
|
|
|
|
Mathew Greer | ... |
Nelson Parker
(as Mat Greer)
|
| 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 Martinez-Cunningham | ... |
Bev
(as Lora Cunningham)
|
|
|
|
Colin Jones | ... |
Sammy Lewis
|
| Jude Herrera | ... |
Dee
(as a different name)
|
|
| Ashleigh Elena Maes | ... |
8 Yr Old 'Stacey'
(as Ashleigh Maes)
|
|
|
|
Julia Thudium | ... |
Beautiful Teacher
|
|
|
Emily Choi | ... |
Mai Nguyen
|
|
|
Fran Martone | ... |
Nurse
|
|
|
Autumn Shields | ... |
Annie
|
|
|
Melissa Schroeder | ... |
Terri
|
|
|
Andrew Kolodziejski | ... |
Jack
|
| Jack Justice | ... |
Boy with Glasses
(as Jack Justice Brown)
|
|
|
|
Marie Magestro | ... |
Girl Student
|
|
|
Caitlin Ribbans | ... |
Another Girl Student
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
|
|
Carter Zoladz | ... |
Homeless kid
|
| Jacob Bertrand | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Angela Blake | ... |
Homeless mother (uncredited)
|
|
|
Gorneth D'Oyley | ... |
Dana's Teacher (uncredited)
|
|
|
Sean Dennis | ... |
Homeless Toddler (uncredited)
|
|
|
Robert Nathan Gleason | ... |
Homeless Guy (uncredited)
|
|
|
Tom B. Gleason | ... |
Homeless Guy (uncredited)
|
| Joshua Rush | ... |
Actor (uncredited) (voice)
|
|
|
|
Marcus Shultz | ... |
Student (uncredited)
|
| Michael E. Stogner | ... |
Homeless Man (uncredited)
|
|
Directed by
| Jeff Bleckner | ||
Written by
| Camille Thomasson | ... | (written by) |
| Stacey Bess | ... | (book "Nobody Don't Love Nobody") |
Produced by
| Andrew Gottlieb | ... | producer |
| Cameron Johann | ... | co-producer |
| Shawn McClaren | ... | co-producer / coordinating producer |
| Gerald R. Molen | ... | executive producer |
| Brent Shields | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beal | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric van Haren Noman | ... | (as Eric Van Haren Noman) |
Editing by
| Geoffrey Rowland | ||
Editorial Department
| Sue Gates | ... | colorist |
| Barry Goch | ... | on-line editor |
| Steve Sahagun | ... | first assistant editor |
Production Design by
| John Willett | ||
Art Direction by
| Billy W. Ray | ... | (as Billy Ray) |
Set Decoration by
| Susan Magestro | ||
Costume Design by
| Karyn Wagner | ||
Makeup Department
| Patricia Greer | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Jennifer McDaniel | ... | makeup department head |
| Deidre Parness | ... | makeup artist |
| JoAnn Stafford-Chaney | ... | key hair stylist |
| Danlee Winegar | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lester Berman | ... | production manager |
| Pam Fitzgerald | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Anne Berger | ... | first assistant director |
| Ben Scissors | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Derek Bensonhaver | ... | set dresser |
| Noah Bradley | ... | construction coordinator |
| Matthew Coffman | ... | props |
| Paula Dal Santo | ... | set designer |
| Jason Davis | ... | property master |
| Brian DeNike | ... | construction buyer |
| Lonam Fogleman | ... | set dresser |
| Darren Gibson | ... | construction gangboss |
| Amy Giedraitis | ... | assistant property master |
| Johnny Gooch | ... | art department coordinator |
| Andrea Hambuchen | ... | draper |
| Paul Judges | ... | greens |
| JoAnna Maes-Corlew | ... | graphic designer |
| William Maloney | ... | key scenic artist |
| Leigh Anne Montaño | ... | set decorations buyer |
| Amelia Salas | ... | set dresser |
| Leonard Sanchez | ... | utility tech |
| Tek J. Smith | ... | scenic artist: set |
| Juan Souter | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Jason Patrick Collins | ... | utility sound technician |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Stephen Grubbs | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Rodney Gurule | ... | production sound mixer |
| Devon Heffley Curry | ... | adr supervisor |
| Matthew Kabby Kabakoff | ... | sound utility (as Matthew Kabakoff) |
| Terry O'Bright | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Keith Rogers | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Randal S. Thomas | ... | dialogue editor |
| Miles J.D. Vedder | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Daniel Holt | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Mike Prawitz | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Robert D. Bailey | ... | visual effects producer |
| Tavia Charlton | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark 'Boylee' Boyle | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Christopher Flurry | ... | second assistant "a" camera |
| Tammy Fouts | ... | first assistant camera: b camera |
| Mercedes Heinila | ... | still photographer |
| David R. Kohn | ... | gaffer |
| Aaron Lieber | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Sean McClellan | ... | lighting technician |
| Philip C. Pfeiffer | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (as Phil Pfeiffer) |
| Val Schubert | ... | best boy grip |
| Let Them Shine | ... | best boy grip |
| Charles M. Smallwood | ... | key grip |
| Paul Crow Willis | ... | rigging key grip |
Casting Department
| Julie Barbarito | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Jo Edna Boldin | ... | casting: New Mexico |
| Hope Harris | ... | extras casting assistant (as Hope Alexandria Harris) |
| Molly Lopata | ... | casting |
| Marie A.K. McMaster | ... | casting associate (as Marie A. Kohl) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brandy Marrs | ... | costume assistant |
| Daniela Moore | ... | costume supervisor |
| Aura Sperling | ... | seamstress (as Aura Sperling Pierce) |
| Allyson Traub | ... | set costumer |
| Stuart Gordon Tribble | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Clay DeVelvis | ... | location assistant |
| Brandon Scott Jensen | ... | location assistant |
| Erik Keeling-Torrez | ... | location scout (as Erik Torrez) |
| Paul B. Roberts | ... | location manager |
| Deborah Wakshull | ... | location scout (as Déborah Wakshull) |
Music Department
| David Low | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Mark McKenzie | ... | composer: title music |
| Craig Pettigrew | ... | music editor |
| Andrea von Foerster | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan Rudolph | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Manny DeMello | ... | transportation captain (as Manny Demello) |
| Doraifay Estrada | ... | transportation dispatcher |
| Jason Fujita | ... | driver |
| Dart Hardiman | ... | transportation |
| Sherman Jackson | ... | driver |
| Jade Peterson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Paul Ray | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Andrew P. Aguilar | ... | set production assistant |
| Lynn Ambrosino | ... | production assistant |
| Derek M. Chavez | ... | production assistant |
| Nathan E. Davis | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Janie Elliott | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Sean Fonseca | ... | production assistant |
| Ami Francis | ... | production accountant |
| Deborah Houtsma | ... | production controller |
| Jean E. Jacobson | ... | payroll accountant |
| A.G. Johnson-Wagner | ... | first assistant accountant (as Andrew Grey Johnson) |
| Kelly Lankton | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah Minnich | ... | stand-in |
| Anthony Pelot | ... | production assistant |
| Chance Romero | ... | production coordinator |
| G.Q. Sanchez | ... | safety advisor |
| Hannah Staiger | ... | assistant craft services |
| Brian Austin Wenrich | ... | travel coordinator |
| Christina Wildes | ... | production assistant (as a different name) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (2011) (United States) (tv)
- CBS (2011) (United States)
- Moviemax Family (2011) (Turkey) (tv)
- 5USA (2014) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Net5 (2014) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Canale 5 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- True Entertainment (2018) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2022) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
- Third City Productions (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Aquila Travel (travel agency)
- Studio Concierge (travel and accommodation)
Storyline
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Her students were homeless. Her journey was unforgettable. See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In an epilogue to the original broadcast, Emily VanCamp introduced the real Stacey Bess, who spoke on behalf of education for the homeless. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Epilogue: "The McKinney-Vento Homeless Act was passed in 1987 to ensure the rights of homeless children to an education. In 1988, a new school was built for the homeless children of Salt Lake City. Stacey Bess continued to teach there for eight more years. In 1995, Stacey was awarded the National Jefferson Award for 'greatest public service by an individual 35 years or under.' She continues to speak around the country to promote education and community service." See more » |