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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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Synopsis

In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, 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.

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  • Paul Wuthrich
  • Walter Platz
  • Ali Durham
  • Paul Cartwright
  • Pamela Beheshti
  • Sarah Kent
  • Bryce Bishop
  • Craig Gregersen
  • Skyler M. Day
  • Nick Mathews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) about?
In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, 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's the cast of Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025)?
  • Paul Wuthrich as Alma Richards
  • Walter Platz as Coach Stagg
  • Ali Durham as Margaret Richards
  • Paul Cartwright as Thomas Trueblood
  • Pamela Beheshti as Reporter
  • Sarah Kent as School Teacher
  • Bryce Bishop as Coach Burns
  • Craig Gregersen as Olympic Games Camera Man
  • Skyler M. Day as Columbia Richards
  • Nick Mathews as Morgan Richards
Who's the director behind Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025)?
T.C. Christensen directed Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025).