Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
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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.
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UPPITY: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nate Adams, Adam Carolla
- Original Title
- Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Chassy Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nate Adams, Adam Carolla
Adam Sherer
Anthony Vamvakitis
Van Lathan
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Anthony Vamvakitis
Editor
Adam Sherer
Director of Photography
Nate Adams
Director
Adam Carolla
Director
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What is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story about?
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.
Who directed Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story was directed by Nate Adams, Adam Carolla.
Who stars in Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?
The principal cast of Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story includes Willy T. Ribbs, Phillip Ribbs, Geraldine Ribbs, Al Unser Jr., Bobby Unser.
When was Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story released and how long is it?
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.