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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

8.2 / 10 8.2 2025 1h 43m

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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

VISUAL NOTES

Stills from Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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CAST

The people behind the story

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