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Beyond the Blackboard

2011·Movie
1h 40min·PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

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A first-time teacher makes a difference in the lives of homeless children

Inspired by a true story, “Beyond the Blackboard” is about a 24-year-old first-time teacher who makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter’s makeshift classroom. Set in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this movie tells the story a brand-new teacher and Mom who is given a tougher than expected teaching job and winds up teaching homeless children in a school that is housed in a room and called, literally, The School with No Name. She has some personal prejudicial hurdles to cross before she is able to be a true teacher for these children and of course there are hurdles like the lack of books and supplies.
Inspirational DramaTrue Story AdaptationEducation & Social IssuesHeartwarmingTeacher-Student RelationshipOvercoming AdversityFeel-Good Movie1980s Setting

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Where can I stream Beyond the Blackboard legally?

Beyond the Blackboard is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beyond the Blackboard worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beyond the Blackboard rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Beyond the Blackboard?

1 h 40 min

Beyond the Blackboard runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Beyond the Blackboard based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Beyond the Blackboard in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beyond the Blackboard?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beyond the Blackboard in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.