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Fire in Babylon

Fire in Babylon

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 18, 2010

Runtime

1h 23m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

58%

Original Title

Fire in Babylon

Production Companies

Cowboy Films, E & G Prouctions, ECN Motion Pictures

Director

Stevan Riley

Description

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.