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Critic Sabrina Mcfarland
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...an exceptional documentary (...) about an African American pioneer race car driver in pursuit of a passion that others wish to deny him.

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Cast & Crew

Adam Carolla
Director
Nate Adams
Director
Paul Newman
As Self (archive footage)
David Hobbs
As Self
Bobby Unser
As Self
Phillip Ribbs
As Self

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Get ready to rev up your engines and meet the trailblazing Willy T. Ribbs - the first Black driver to break the color barrier in professional auto-racing. From his early days on the track to his historic Indy 500 qualification, this documentary takes you on a thrilling ride through the life and career of a man who refused to be held back by racism and discrimination. Buckle up and get ready to be inspired by the untold story of a true racing pioneer.

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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story was released in theaters on January 7, 2020.