Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

Name: Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Willy T. Ribbs, Phillip Ribbs, Geraldine Ribbs, Al Unser Jr., Bobby Unser

2020 · 109 min · Director: Adam Carolla, Nate Adams

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story (2020) is a documentary, directed by Adam Carolla and Nate Adams. It stars Willy T. Ribbs and Phillip Ribbs. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

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Cast

Willy T. Ribbs

Phillip Ribbs

Geraldine Ribbs

Al Unser Jr.

Bobby Unser

Marshall Pruett

What Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story Is About

Willy T. Ribbs is a driver who broke the colour barrier in professional motor racing. He was the first Black driver to win a Trans-Am race. He was also the first Black driver to test a Formula One car. In 1991 he qualified for the Indianapolis 500, the first Black driver in the history of that race to do so. The road was not easy: death threats, unwarranted suspensions and sabotage of his engine. The title of the film comes from there, from the word mechanics and other racers used about him behind his back. The documentary tells both his racing career and his family. Ribbs himself and his family speak in it. Adam Carolla and Nate Adams’s American documentary of 2020 runs a hundred and nine minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story about?

Willy T. Ribbs is a driver who broke the colour barrier in professional motor racing.

Where can I watch Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story come out?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story was released in 2020.

Who directed Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story was directed by Adam Carolla and Nate Adams.

Who stars in Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story stars Willy T. Ribbs, Phillip Ribbs, Geraldine Ribbs, Al Unser Jr..

What is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story's rating?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.