Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

7.0 / 10 2020 1h 49mNR English
Documentary

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.

Cast & Crew

Willy T. Ribbs

Willy T. Ribbs

Self

Lead
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

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Adam Carolla's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker