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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

6.920201h 49mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorsNate Adams·Adam Carolla
ProducerVan Lathan

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nate Adams

WRWilly T. Ribbs
Willy T. Ribbs
Self
PRPhillip Ribbs
Phillip Ribbs
Self - Willy's Brother
GRGeraldine Ribbs
Geraldine Ribbs
Self - Willy's Mother
AJAl Unser Jr.
Al Unser Jr.
Self
BUBobby Unser
Bobby Unser
Self
MPMarshall Pruett
Marshall Pruett
Self
RURobby Unser
Robby Unser
Self
BEBernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone
Self
DHDavid Hobbs
David Hobbs
Self
CJCaitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner
Self
PNPaul Newman
Paul Newman
Self (archive footage)
DGDan Gurney
Dan Gurney
Self (archive footage)

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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story on Netflix?

No, Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story based on a true story?

Yes — Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).