

Fire in Babylon
They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet
Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.
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- English
- cricket
- west indies
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United StatesUS
- Theatrical22 Jul 2011
United KingdomGB
- PremiereBFI London Film Festival18 Oct 2010
- Theatrical1220 May 2011
AustraliaAU
- PremierePerth International Film Festival14 Jul 2011
- PhysicalPG1 Nov 2011
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Fire in Babylon was released on 20 May 2011.
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CinemaSerf
5/27/2023
Set against a backdrop of colonial history and superiority, this is a cracking documentary that depicts the rise and sustained success of the West Indies cricket team that started in the 1970s and prevailed for over a decade. Using some remarkably good quality, and well researched, archive footage accompanied by some interesting quotes from many of the (now knighted) team members, Stevan Riley brings to life a wonder…
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