Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
2020•1h 49m•7.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Nate Adams
Languages
English
Studio
Chassy Media
Cast
Willy T. Ribbs
Self
Phillip Ribbs
Self - Willy's Brother
Geraldine Ribbs
Self - Willy's Mother
Al Unser Jr.
Self
Bobby Unser
Self
Marshall Pruett
Self
Robby Unser
Self
Bernie Ecclestone
Self
David Hobbs
Self
Caitlyn Jenner
Self
Paul Newman
Self (archive footage)
Dan Gurney
Self (archive footage)
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