Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

2025103 min
9.0/10
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Plot Summary

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.

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👥Cast (13)

Paul Wuthrich

Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Alesandra Durham

Alesandra 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

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Jonathan Byington

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

Sarah Kent

Sarah Kent

School Teacher

🎬Crew

Director

T.C. Christensen

Writers

T.C. Christensen

Producers

T.C. Christensen, Ron Tanner

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🏷️Keywords

olympic gamesbased on true storydrop-outfamily dramainspiring storyhistorical drama1910s1900sindependent film20th centurysports dramahigh jumperfamous athletegold medalist

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