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Fire in Babylon

Documentary

2010, Movie, 1h 23min

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.

"Fire in Babylon" — documentary movie produced in UK and USA and released in 2010. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 23min. "Fire in Babylon" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home and to stream on Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV and Amazon Prime ⎥ Freevee. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Phil De Semlyen

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...an enthralling doc about the rise of West Indies cricket.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Andrew Pulver

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...the backstory behind the "blackwash" – how the West Indies assembled their fearsome pace attack under the leadership of Clive Lloyd in the mid-70s, and went on to obliterate all comers for some 15 years...

Read full review at The Guardian

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"Fire in Babylon" is a documentary that tells the story of the West Indies cricket team's rise to dominance in the late 1970s and 1980s. The film explores how the team, led by enigmatic figures such as Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd, overcome the challenges of colonialism and apartheid to become a symbol of black pride and resistance. Through interviews with legendary players and footage of historic matches, the documentary recounts the team's journey from being considered "Calypso Cricketers" to a fearsome and all-conquering force in world cricket. The film also touches on the impact of World Series Cricket and the controversial Rebel Tour to Apartheid-ruled South Africa, highlighting the team's commitment to professionalism and their refusal to validated state-sponsored racism. Ultimately, "Fire in Babylon" is a testament to the power of sport to inspire and unite people across the world.