Movie·2025·1h 43m
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
T.C. Christensen, Ron Tanner
Cinematography
T.C. Christensen
Editor
Tanner Christensen
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
5 votes
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// cast
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
// crew
Crew
T.C. Christensen
Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography
Tanner Christensen
Editor
Ron Tanner
Executive Producer
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