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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

Documentary1h 49m

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Storyline

An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.

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UPPITY: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

Details

DirectorsNate Adams, Adam Carolla

ReleasedJan 7, 2020

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studio

Chassy Media

Cast

Willy T. Ribbs

Willy T. Ribbs

Self

Phillip Ribbs

Phillip Ribbs

Self - Willy's Brother

Geraldine Ribbs

Geraldine Ribbs

Self - Willy's Mother

Al Unser Jr.

Al Unser Jr.

Self

Bobby Unser

Bobby Unser

Self

Marshall Pruett

Marshall Pruett

Self

Robby Unser

Robby Unser

Self

Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone

Self

David Hobbs

David Hobbs

Self

Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner

Self

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Self (archive footage)

Dan Gurney

Dan Gurney

Self (archive footage)

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Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

3 fresh · 0 rotten

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Jason Clinkscales

RTDeciderOct 20, 2021

What was perceived as arrogance by fans, media and some drivers was really confidence manifested in someone with a skin tone that supposedly didn't belong. But Ribbs belonged - and he'll tell you exactly why...

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Kellen Beck

RTMashableOct 20, 2021

The story of Willy T. Ribbs is incredible.

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Christian Toto

RTHollywoodInToto.comApr 7, 2020

Adam Carolla's documentary captures glory, guts of auto racing's 'Jackie Robinson'

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Information

Title

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

Released

Jan 7, 2020

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 49m

Status

Released

Studio

Chassy Media

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