Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
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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.
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olympic games
based on true story
drop-out
family drama
inspiring story
historical drama
1910s
1900s
independent film
20th century
sports drama
high jumper
famous athlete
gold medalist
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