Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
2025·Movie·1h 43m
Drama, History, Family
8.2 / 10 (5 votes)
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
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 30 April 2025
Where to Watch
Availability in the US · Subtitle and audio track data
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
- JB
Jonathan Byington
Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
Sarah Kent
School Teacher