Fire in Babylon (2010)

Directors:

Stevan Riley

Writers:

Actors:

Lance Gibbs, Joel Garner, Jeffery Dujon, Colin Croft, Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd

Synopsis:

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. Th...
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Fire in Babylon (2010)

A fascinating look at the history of West Indies cricket and its role as a vessel for political reform, cultural expression and social renaissance. All told by the people who lived it. A must watch for any West Indian, sports fan or civil rights aficionado.
dadlian
January 29, 2012