Fire in Babylon
2011/87 mins/ UK Dir. Stevan Riley.
Starring Viv Richards, Ian Botham, Colin Croft.
They brought the world to its knees, and a nation to its feet.
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.
“Gripping… beautiful… intimate… Fire In Babylon is the kind of film that makes you proud to be human”
“a visceral and evocative film” “A riveting account of the glory days of West Indian cricket… joyous and uplifting”