Apr 30, 2025
103 min
Full-HD

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025)

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.

Category

Drama History Family

Country

United States of America

Companies

Remember Films

Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Alesandra 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

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