A feature documentary about the 1970s and 1980s West Indies cricket squad. Fire In Babylon is the breath-taking account of how the West Indies defeated their colonial oppressors through the accomplishments of one of the greatest sporting teams in history. During a volatile age marked by apartheid in South Africa, racial riots in England, and civil turmoil in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, delivered a bold blow to the forces of white prejudice throughout the world. Their unmatched ability, coupled with an unflinching spirit, enabled them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, repeating it on their terms. This is their narrative, as told to them.
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A feature documentary about the 1970s and 1980s West Indies cricket squad. Fire In Babylon is the breath-taking account of how the West Indies defeated their colonial oppressors through the accomplishments of one of the greatest sporting teams in history. During a volatile age marked by apartheid in South Africa, racial riots in England, and civil turmoil in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, delivered a bold blow to the forces of white prejudice throughout the world. Their unmatched ability, coupled with an unflinching spirit, enabled them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, repeating it on their terms. This is their narrative, as told to them.
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