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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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.
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) was directed by T.C. Christensen. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 1h 43m, rated 8.2/10.
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story runs 1h 43m (103 minutes total). Audience rating: 8.2/10 from 5 votes. Genre: Drama, History.
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story is rated 8.2/10 by 5 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Drama and History fans.