Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025)
2025 · 1h 43m · Drama, History, Family
Genres: Drama, History, Family
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
Writers: T.C. Christensen
Cinematography: T.C. Christensen
Editor: Tanner Christensen
Cast
Paul Wuthrich as Alma RichardsAlesandra Durham as Margaret RichardsNick Mathews as Morgan RichardsSkyler M. Day as Columbia RichardsSandy Hackett as Max FrancisPaul Cartwright as Thomas TruebloodBryce Bishop as Coach BurnsTatum Chiniquy as VictoriaWalter Platz as Coach StaggPamela Beheshti as ReporterJonathan Byington as Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)Sarah Kent as School TeacherMore like this
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