Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB8.2/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- T.C. ChristensenDirector
- T.C. ChristensenWriter
Cast
- Paul WuthrichAlma Richards
- Ali DurhamMargaret Richards
- Nick MathewsMorgan Richards
- Skyler M. DayColumbia Richards
- Sandy HackettMax Francis
- Paul CartwrightThomas Trueblood
- Bryce BishopCoach Burns
- Tatum ChiniquyVictoria
- Walter PlatzCoach Stagg
- Pamela BeheshtiReporter
- Jonathan ByingtonRude City Boy / B.K. Downs (voice)
- Sarah KentSchool Teacher
Stills
Themes
olympic gamesbased on true storydrop-outfamily dramainspiring storyhistorical drama1910s1900sindependent film20th centurysports dramahigh jumper