T.C. Christensen
Director
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.
Genres: Biography, Drama, Family, History, Sport
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Hoopla + 2 more, Angel Studios, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Remember Films
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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103 min
April 30, 2025
Released
$410,922
NR
10+
