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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Rachel Wagner

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Raising the Bar is too schmaltzy even for me and I’m a huge softee when it comes to underdog sports movies.

Jun 12, 2025

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Christie Cronan

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As unconventional as it is uplifting, Alma Richards' story proves once again why audiences love watching a good underdog story.

Apr 30, 2025

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It was a very motivating movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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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

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Julie M

A wonderful wholesome movie. We really enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Michael

The movie was inspiring and uplifting without any unseemly episodes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Wayne

True story & facts at end of the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Randal S

Wonderful, inspiring movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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T.C. Christensen

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Paul Wuthrich

Alma Richards

Walter Platz

Coach Stagg

Alesandra Durham

Margaret Richards

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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.

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

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