Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story
2020 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 7.0
This documentary profiles a trailblazing Black race car driver who fought through controversy and entrenched barriers to compete at the highest levels of professional auto racing. It follows the drive, setbacks, and breakthroughs that led to a historic qualifying moment at one of the sport’s most famous events.
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-01-07
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (12 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an inspiring, emotionally gripping sports documentary that also digs into history and injustice; Not for you if you prefer lighter viewing or dislike racing-focused stories like The 24 Hour War.
Pros: inspiring true-life journey; gripping, suspenseful storytelling; eye-opening racing history | Cons: heavy racism themes; intense, emotional moments; niche racing focus
Themes
- biography
- racing
- social documentary
- nascar
- indycar
- motorsport
Cast & crew
Willy T. Ribbs
as Self
Phillip Ribbs
as Self - Willy's Brother
Geraldine Ribbs
as Self - Willy's Mother
Al Unser Jr.
as Self
Bobby Unser
as Self
Marshall Pruett
as Self
Robby Unser
as Self
Bernie Ecclestone
as Self
David Hobbs
as Self
Caitlyn Jenner
as Self
Directed by Nate Adams, Adam Carolla