Fire in Babylon
They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet
They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet
Documentary
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2011
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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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Rated:
TV-14
Runtime:
83 min
Release date:
20 May 2011
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
3 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
It all adds up to an entertaining 88 minutes, despite the film's ramshackle construction and its once-over-lightly approach to political, cultural and athletic history.
– Mike Hale,
New York Times,
22 Jul 2011
fresh:
Riley shrewdly maintains focus on how the players co-opted the merciless tactics of their invective-hurling adversaries for their own, and the region's, self-actualization.
– Nick Schager,
Village Voice,
19 Jul 2011
fresh:
So much fun that you don't really have to understand much about the nuances of cricketing to get the point.
– Andrew O'Hehir,
Salon.com,
27 Apr 2011