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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
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, Ron Tanner
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Status
Released
Released
April 30, 2025
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Top cast
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
David H. Stevens
Mr. Younger
Steve Anderson
Coach A.J. Knopp
