Fire in Babylon (2011)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Fire in Babylon
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Pluto TV, Fawesome | Google Play Movies, YouTube | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | Apple TV, JustWatch TV | Apple TV |
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What is Fire in Babylon about?
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. Fire in Babylon is a Documentary movie, released on 2011-05-20, runtime 83 minutes.
Is Fire in Babylon worth watching?
TMDB users rate Fire in Babylon 6.1 out of 10 from 20 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Fire in Babylon?
In the United States, Fire in Babylon is free to watch on The, Pluto TV and Fawesome and can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Stevan Riley
Cast
- Clive Lloyd as Self
- Viv Richards as Self
- Colin Croft as Self
- Jeffery Dujon as Self
- Joel Garner as Self
- Lance Gibbs as Self
- Bunny Wailer as Self
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