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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

★ 8.2/10•2025•1h 43m•Drama•History•Family

In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.

T.C. Christensen · Director

T.C. Christensen · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 30, 2025
Revenue$410,922

Actors

Paul Wuthrich

Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Ali Durham

Ali Durham

Margaret Richards

Nick Mathews

Nick Mathews

Morgan Richards

Skyler M. Day

Skyler M. Day

Columbia Richards

Sandy Hackett

Sandy Hackett

Max Francis

Paul Cartwright

Paul Cartwright

Thomas Trueblood

Bryce Bishop

Bryce Bishop

Coach Burns

Tatum Chiniquy

Tatum Chiniquy

Victoria

Walter Platz

Walter Platz

Coach Stagg

Pamela Beheshti

Pamela Beheshti

Reporter

Jonathan Byington

Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)

Sarah Kent

Sarah Kent

School Teacher

Craig Gregersen

Olympic Games Cameraman

Kenyon Stinger

Alma Richards (10)

Claire Merrill

Columbia Richards (8)

Ryley Hemingway

Joseph Richards

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