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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

6.920201h 49m
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.

Directed by Nate Adams

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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

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