Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story

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Authentic tale of determination impresses viewers
In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, 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.
IMDb 7.1/1020251 h 43 min
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HistoricalDramaInspiring
IMDb 7.1/1020251 h 43 min
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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
HistoricalDramaInspiring
IMDb 7.1/1020251 h 43 min
In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, 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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languagesome thematic elementssmokingFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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