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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

20251h 43mT.C. Christensen

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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.

DramaHistoryFamily
Olympic GamesBased On True StoryDrop-outFamily DramaInspiring StoryHistorical Drama1910s1900sIndependent Film20th Century

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What is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story?

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story stars Paul Wuthrich (Alma Richards), Ali Durham (Margaret Richards), Nick Mathews (Morgan Richards), Skyler M. Day (Columbia Richards), Sandy Hackett (Max Francis). The film was directed by T.C. Christensen.

How long is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story?

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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