Blackboard Wars
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| Genre | Documentary |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 40–43 minutes |
| Production company | Discovery Studios |
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| Network | Oprah Winfrey Network |
| Release | February 16 – March 23, 2013 |
Blackboard Wars is an American reality documentary television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network that premiered on February 16, 2013, at 9/8c.[1]
Premise
The series encompasses
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.[2][3]
Cast
- Dr. Marvin Thompson - Principal[4]
- Steve Barr - CEO of charter organization Future is Now Schools.[4]
- Ms. Baye Cobb - Math Teacher[4]
- Ms. Emily Wilcox - Math Teacher[4]
- Ms. Irnessa Marie Campbell - Head of the Math Department[4]
- Ms. Neisha Riley - Student Counselor[4]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "The Future Is Now" | February 16, 2013 | 0.61[5] | |
| Principal Dr. Marvin Thompson and his staff begin to their journey to transform one of the worst-performing high schools in the country, John McDonogh High, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | ||||
| 2 | "Eye of the Storm" | February 23, 2013 | 0.33[6] | |
| The staff and students return to school following the wrath of Hurricane Isaac. | ||||
| 3 | "Baptism by Fire" | March 2, 2013 | 0.34[7] | |
| Principal Thompson sits down with the teachers to create a resolution for the disciplinary problems with students. | ||||
| 4 | "Boiling Point" | March 9, 2013 | 0.25[8] | |
| As the students and staff prepare for the upcoming homecoming celebration, tensions rise as the community becomes resistant to the charter organization. | ||||
| 5 | "Identity Crisis" | March 16, 2013 | 0.32[9] | |
| The staff come together as they receive the news that one of their students is involved in a shooting while a motivational speaker enlightens the students about creating their futures. | ||||
| 6 | "War Is Over if You Want It" | March 23, 2013 | 0.32[10] | |
| A suicidal student reaches out Principal Thompson for help. Tempers are boiling as disagreeing community activists voice their opinions about the charter school. | ||||
Awards and nominations
- 2013 CableFAX's Program & Top Ops Awards - Best Show or Series Documentary – Other – NOMINATION[11]
- 2013 CableFAX's Program & Top Ops Awards - Best Show or Series – Professions – WINNER[11]
- Fall 2013 CINE Golden Eagle – Televised Reality Division – Verite/Lifestyle – WINNER[12]
- 2014 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards – BRONZE MEDAL WINNER[13]
References
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "New Original Docu-Series 'Blackboard Wars' Premieres Saturday, March 2 on OWN". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ "OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces New Original Programming for 2013". the Futon Critic. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ "New Original Docu-Series "Blackboard Wars" Premieres Saturday, March 2 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network". the Futon Critic. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Cast Biographies". Oprah Winfrey Network. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 20, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'NBA All Star Game', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Ax Men', 'Shameless', 'Bar Rescue' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 23, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 26, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night + 'Live From the Red Carpet, 'Ax Men', 'Bar Rescue', 'Shameless', & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 28, 2013.
- ^ "Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Tops Charts with College Basketball Doubleheader". the Futon Critic. March 6, 2013.
- ^ "Saturday's Cable Ratings: College Basketball, "Wendell & Vinnie" Top Viewers". the Futon Critic. March 13, 2013.
- ^ "Saturday's Cable Ratings: College Basketball, UFC Prelims Top Demos". The Futon Critic. March 20, 2013.
- ^ "Saturday's Cable Ratings: NCAA Coverage, "Kids' Choice Awards" Top Charts". The Futon Critic. March 26, 2013.
- ^ a b "Winners Announced - CableFAX Program and Top Ops Breakfast :: CableFax Portal". Archived from the original on 2014-03-18. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
- ^ "Fall 2013 CINE Golden Eagle Recipients | CINE". Archived from the original on 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
- ^ "Bronze World Medal Reality TV Drzma". Archived from the original on 2014-04-26.