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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

8.2

1h 43m

2025

Synopsis

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.

Director

T.C. Christensen

Trailer

DramaHistoryFamily

olympic gamesbased on true storydrop-outfamily dramainspiring storyhistorical drama1910s1900sindependent film20th centurysports dramahigh jumper

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Cast & Crew

Paul Wuthrich

Paul Wuthrich

as Alma Richards

Alesandra Durham

Alesandra Durham

as Margaret Richards

Nick Mathews

Nick Mathews

as Morgan Richards

Skyler M. Day

Skyler M. Day

as Columbia Richards

Sandy Hackett

Sandy Hackett

as Max Francis

Paul Cartwright

Paul Cartwright

as Thomas Trueblood

Bryce Bishop

Bryce Bishop

as Coach Burns

Tatum Chiniquy

Tatum Chiniquy

as Victoria

Walter Platz

Walter Platz

as Coach Stagg

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