Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) is a drama, history film directed by T.C. Christensen rated 8.2/10.

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.

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