Directed by:
Jeff BlecknerScreenplay:
Camille ThomassonCinematography:
Eric Van Haren NomanComposer:
Jeff BealCast:
Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley, Timothy Busfield, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Nicki Aycox, Kiersten Warren, Treat Williams, Paola Andino, Luce Rains, Colin Baiocchi (more)Plots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
![Emily VanCamp](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/967/162967638_d6d60f.jpg)
Emily VanCamp
Canada
Best movies:
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Lost and Delirious (2001)
![Steve Talley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278493_6a0e6d.jpg)
Steve Talley
USA
Best movies:
Peaceful Warrior (2006)
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009)
![Timothy Busfield](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271180_38e7a1.jpg)
Timothy Busfield
USA
Best movies:
Quiz Show (1994)
Sneakers (1992)
Field of Dreams (1989)
![Julio Oscar Mechoso](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/674/158674148_778039.jpg)
Julio Oscar Mechoso
USA
Best movies:
Phone Booth (2002)
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
![Nicki Aycox](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/595/168595125_6204be.jpg)
Nicki Aycox
USA
Best movies:
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Defying Gravity (1997)
Kiersten Warren
USA
Best movies:
Independence Day (1996)
Bicentennial Man (1999)
The Snow Walker (2003)
![Treat Williams](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/778/163778967_29f713.jpg)
Treat Williams
USA
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Hair (1979)
![Paola Andino](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/115/160115950_071e2a.jpg)
Paola Andino
Puerto Rico
Best movies:
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
![Luce Rains](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/969/162969446_2ac86a.jpg)
Luce Rains
USA
Best movies:
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
The Lost Room (2006) (series)
![Colin Baiocchi](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/616/161616183_8de0a7.jpg)
Colin Baiocchi
Best movies:
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Little Fockers (2010)
Couples Retreat (2009)
![Willow Shields](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/055/162055440_4e5227.jpg)
Willow Shields
USA
Best movies:
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
The Hunger Games (2012)
Lora Martinez-Cunningham
USA
Best movies:
Only the Brave (2017)
Sicario (2015)
Hell or High Water (2016)
![Isabella Acres](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/454/158454853_325bed.jpg)
Isabella Acres
USA
Best movies:
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Savannah McReynolds
Best movies:
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
![Joshua Rush](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/276/163276956_b968db.jpg)
Joshua Rush
USA
Best movies:
Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Puss in Boots (2011)
![Jacob Bertrand](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/169/003/169003434_ganlgl.jpg)
Jacob Bertrand
USA
Best movies:
Ready Player One (2018)
Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Water for Elephants (2011)
Deidrie Henry
Best movies:
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Beyond the Lights (2014)
Beautiful Boy (2010)
Mathew Greer
Best movies:
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Ruffian (2007) (TV movie)
Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
Catherine Haun
USA
Best movies:
Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
Gold (2016)
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
Fran Martone
Best movies:
Beyond the Blackboard (2011) (TV movie)
The Rambler (2013)
Tiger Eyes (2012)