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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story( 2025)

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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.

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      Paul Wuthrich

      Alma Richards

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      Alesandra Durham

      Margaret Richards

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      Nick Mathews

      Morgan Richards

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      Skyler M. Day

      Columbia Richards

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      Sandy Hackett

      Max Francis

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      Paul Cartwright

      Thomas Trueblood

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      Bryce Bishop

      Coach Burns

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      Tatum Chiniquy

      Victoria

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      Walter Platz

      Coach Stagg

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      Pamela Beheshti

      Reporter

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      Jonathan Byington

      Rude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)

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      Sarah Kent

      School Teacher

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      Craig Gregersen

      Olympic Games Cameraman

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      Kenyon Stinger

      Alma Richards (10)

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      Claire Merrill

      Columbia Richards (8)

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      Ryley Hemingway

      Joseph Richards

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      Kimball Stinger

      Charles Richards

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      Larry Bagby

      President Brimball

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      David H. Stevens

      Mr. Younger

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      Steve Anderson

      Coach A.J. Knopp

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      Josh Wheeler

      Jimmy Johnson

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      Chandra Allen

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      Pernille Ream

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      David Loach

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      Deaton Gabbard

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      Nathan Myers

      Egon Erickson

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      Jennifer Affleck

      Office Worker

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      Wyatt Jensen

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      David DeDen

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      Derek Spriggs

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      Zach Blackham

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    410922.00

    Keywords

    • 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