Beyond the Blackboard

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

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

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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