16 Dec 2016
The Lighthouse of the Orcas
A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hope that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection.
Beyond the Blackboard
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.
Top Billed Cast
Emily VanCamp Stacey Bess
Steve Talley Greg Bess
Willow Shields Grace
Timothy Busfield School district's HR representative
Julio Oscar Mechoso Johnny Hernandez
Nicki Aycox Candy
Kiersten Warren Danny's Mom
Treat Williams Dr. Warren
Autumn Shields Annie
River Shields Alex
Leedy Corbin Becca
Colin Baiocchi Brandon Bess
Joshua Rush Actor (voice, uncredited)
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
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