Film·2025·1h 43m

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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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.

Directed by T.C. Christensen

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12 credited

Paul Wuthrich
Paul WuthrichAlma Richards
Ali Durham
Ali DurhamMargaret Richards
Nick Mathews
Nick MathewsMorgan Richards
Skyler M. Day
Skyler M. DayColumbia Richards
Sandy Hackett
Sandy HackettMax Francis
Paul Cartwright
Paul CartwrightThomas Trueblood
Bryce Bishop
Bryce BishopCoach Burns
Tatum Chiniquy
Tatum ChiniquyVictoria
Walter Platz
Walter PlatzCoach Stagg
Pamela Beheshti
Pamela BeheshtiReporter
Jonathan Byington
Jonathan ByingtonRude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
Sarah Kent
Sarah KentSchool Teacher

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