Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
8.2
5 Reviews
2025
1h 43min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
30 April 2025
Runtime
1h 43min
Director
Revenue
$410,922
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Remember Films
Cast
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
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
Josh Wheeler
Jimmy Johnson
Chandra Allen
Acting
Pernille Ream
Acting
David Loach
Acting
Deaton Gabbard
Acting
Nathan Myers
Egon Erickson
Jennifer Affleck
Office Worker
Wyatt Jensen
Acting
David DeDen
Acting
Derek Spriggs
Acting
Zach Blackham
Acting
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