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.

Title: Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

Release Date: 2025-04-30

Director: T.C. Christensen

Cast: Paul Wuthrich, Alesandra Durham, Nick Mathews, Skyler M. Day, Sandy Hackett

Genres: Drama, History, Family

Rating: ★★★★☆ • 10 / 10

Runtime: 103 minutes

Country: United States of America

Language: English