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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025)

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.

  • Drama
  • History
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul WuthrichPaul WuthrichAlma Richards
  • Photo of Alesandra DurhamAlesandra DurhamMargaret Richards
  • Photo of Nick MathewsNick MathewsMorgan Richards
  • Photo of Skyler M. DaySkyler M. DayColumbia Richards
  • Photo of Sandy HackettSandy HackettMax Francis
  • Photo of Paul CartwrightPaul CartwrightThomas Trueblood
  • Photo of Bryce BishopBryce BishopCoach Burns
  • Photo of Tatum ChiniquyTatum ChiniquyVictoria
  • Photo of Walter PlatzWalter PlatzCoach Stagg
  • Photo of Pamela BeheshtiPamela BeheshtiReporter

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