Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

8.2 2025 103 min
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…

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Director
T.C. Christensen
Writer
T.C. Christensen

Cast

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Paul Wuthrich Alma Richards
Ali Durham Margaret Richards
Nick Mathews Morgan Richards
Skyler M. Day Columbia Richards
Sandy Hackett Max Francis
Paul Cartwright Thomas Trueblood
Bryce Bishop Coach Burns
Tatum Chiniquy Victoria
Walter Platz Coach Stagg
Pamela Beheshti Reporter
Jonathan Byington Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
Sarah Kent School Teacher
Craig Gregersen Olympic Games Cameraman
Kenyon Stinger Alma Richards (10)
Claire Merrill Columbia Richards (8)
Ryley Hemingway Joseph Richards
Kimball Stinger Charles Richards
Larry Bagby President Brimball

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