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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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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.
Best Single Documentary | 2013 | John
Best Documentary | 2012 | Stevan
Best Documentary | 2010
The bowler featured at the very beginning is Jason Holder, all-rounder and appointed captain of the West Indian ODI side in late 2014.
The West Indies domination of cricket through the use of aggressive fast bowling lasted for 15 years and resulted in 40 batsmen ending up in hospital.
Director Stevan Riley's previous film was also a sports documentary - Blue Blood (2006) chronicled university boxing.
"Tony Greig: I Intend to make them grovel"
"Viv Richards: We had a mission, a mission that we believed in ourselves and we believed that we were just as good as anyone else. Equal for that matter."
