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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

8.2/ 1020251h 43m

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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.

Directed by T.C. Christensen

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Paul Wuthrich

Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Ali Durham

Ali Durham

Margaret Richards

Nick Mathews

Nick Mathews

Morgan Richards

Skyler M. Day

Skyler M. Day

Columbia Richards

Sandy Hackett

Sandy Hackett

Max Francis

Paul Cartwright

Paul Cartwright

Thomas Trueblood

Bryce Bishop

Bryce Bishop

Coach Burns

Tatum Chiniquy

Tatum Chiniquy

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