Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

  • Drama
  • History
  • Family
4/30/2025
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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.

Director:
T.C. Christensen
Writer:
T.C. Christensen
Revenue:
$410,922
  • olympic games
  • based on true story
  • drop-out
  • family drama
  • inspiring story
  • historical drama
  • 1910s
  • 1900s
  • independent film
  • 20th century
  • sports drama
  • high jumper
  • famous athlete
  • gold medalist

Videos

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

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