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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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In 1908, Eighth grader Alma Richards quits school. He doesn't see the point in going when he could be working as a ranch hand. A chance encounter with a Michigan State Professor sets Alma back on the road to education, which in turn leads him to more than he's ever dreamed of including a trip to the Stockholm Olympics competing in High Jump for a Gold Medal.
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Christie Cronan Common Sense Media As unconventional as it is uplifting, Alma Richards' story proves once again why audiences love watching a good underdog story. Apr 30, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Getty It was a very motivating movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Emily Real-life inspiring story! Celebrates the natural talents within each individual through the telling of Alma Richards achievements! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Julie M A wonderful wholesome movie. We really enjoyed it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Michael The movie was inspiring and uplifting without any unseemly episodes Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/25 Full Review Wayne True story & facts at end of the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Randal S Wonderful, inspiring movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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T.C. Christensen

Director

Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Walter Platz

Coach Stagg

Alesandra Durham

Margaret Richards

Pamela Beheshti

Reporter

Paul Cartwright

Thomas Trueblood
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Synopsis In 1908, Eighth grader Alma Richards quits school. He doesn't see the point in going when he could be working as a ranch hand. A chance encounter with a Michigan State Professor sets Alma back on the road to education, which in turn leads him to more than he's ever dreamed of including a trip to the Stockholm Olympics competing in High Jump for a Gold Medal.
Director
T.C. Christensen
Producer
T.C. Christensen
Screenwriter
T.C. Christensen
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films / Susan Tuckett Media
Production Co
Remember Films
Genre
Biography, History, Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 43m