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Blackboard Wars

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Genre
  
Documentary

Original language(s)
  
English

No. of episodes
  
6

Country of origin
  
United States

No. of seasons
  
1

Starring
  
Marvin Thompson Steve Barr

Blackboard Wars is an American reality documentary television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network that premiered on Saturday February 16, 2013, at 9/8c.

Contents

Premise

The series encompasses John McDonogh High School, a school stricken with violence and failing academic performance, as they work to transform the school into the best it's been in years. Steve Barr and new principal Marvin Thompson have trained the new staff to maintain a standard for student behavior and daily attendance all the while providing a safe environment. Viewers also see challenges the staff face as their students struggle with a range of emotionally demanding obstacles which includes teenage pregnancy, gang violence, homelessness and drug abuse.

Cast

  • Dr. Marvin Thompson - Principal
  • Steve Barr - CEO of charter organization Future is Now Schools.
  • Ms. Baye Cobb - Math Teacher
  • Ms. Emily Wilcox - Math Teacher
  • Ms. Irnessa Marie Campbell - Head of the Math Department
  • Ms. Neisha Riley - Student Counselor
  • Awards and Nominations

  • 2013 CableFAX’s Program & Top Ops Awards - Best Show or Series Documentary – Other – NOMINATION
  • 2013 CableFAX’s Program & Top Ops Awards - Best Show or Series – Professions – WINNER
  • Fall 2013 CINE Golden Eagle – Televised Reality Division – Verite/Lifestyle – WINNER
  • 2014 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards – BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
  • References

    Blackboard Wars Wikipedia