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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
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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StatusReleased
Original Languageen
Revenue$410,922
Keywords
olympic gamesbased on true storydrop-outfamily dramainspiring storyhistorical drama1910s1900sindependent film20th centurysports dramahigh jumperfamous athletegold medalist