Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

1h 49m
Documentary
7

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

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)

Crew

Nate Adams
Director
Adam Carolla
Director
Anthony Vamvakitis
Editor
Adam Sherer
Director of Photography
Van Lathan
Executive Producer

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