Raising the Bar, the Alma Richards Story

Another T. C Christianson film! I always love those!

T. C. Christensen's Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story is an uplifting and beautifully crafted biographical drama that sheds light on one of America's forgotten Olympians. The film follows the inspiring true story of Alma Richards, an Utah farm boy and a Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who defied the odds to become the first Utahn to win an Olympic gold medal.

Christensen, known for his faith-affirming films like The Cokeville Miracle and 17 Miracles brings his signature sincerity and reverence to this historical faith filled story., The film's heart is undeniable, and its message is clear: great things are possible through discipline and faith.

So in conclusion, It wasn't T. C.'s best film he's made, but it was still great! My only caveat is that the theme of faith was not very present through most of the movie. And I was hoping it would be more so! But it was still great!

The story moves well from one scene to the next. The characters play their parts well. It's not as action packed as Mission Impossible, but it is far more genuine.

The telling of wholesome, true stories is a critical part of healthy culture, and this movie succeeds admirably in that responsibility.

I will now go do more research on the inspiring life of Alma Richards.

This was a really great and beautiful story told in a very awkward way. The movie consisted of two things and only these two things. First, awkward moments intended to be funny. Second, a handsome and well-casted actor who was supposed to be playing someone awkward, but actually wasn't made fun of by people who were actually awkward and very intentionally so. I enjoyed the story, but the way it was told made me feel uncomfortable almost the entire sitting. There were just so many long, awkward pauses between different actors at different times. I'd still recommend seeing it, but if there were a book about it, I'd recommend that more.

This is a great movie... leave it to the Mormons for good ones, have you seen THE FOURTH WISE MAN? Put this on Social media.... We watched a good movie tonight called raising the bar that had Jim Thorpe in it. Have a few photo's of him and Ernie Nevers, Gene's father together. This is a movie about doing well under oppression and opposition. Overcoming demons of hate that live in body's.. he did well. There is a great playlist on youtube called Ernie Nevers playlist.

Another excellent movie from Angel Studios! Well done. Captured my heart the first 5 minutes. Actors were incredible and well chosen. Great inspirational movie. Shows that even those from humble beginnings can raise to greatness with the help of God all things are possible. Bullying is not acceptable in any manner. He almost gave up because of it. Exceptional movie I'll be taking my nieces and nephews to. Great message. Thank you Angel studios.