Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
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April 30, 2025
1h 43m
Overview
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.
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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
ReporterJonathan Byington
Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
Sarah Kent
School TeacherCraig Gregersen
Olympic Games CameramanKenyon Stinger
Alma Richards (10)Claire Merrill
Columbia Richards (8)More like this
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