Fire in Babylon(2010)
Compelling documentary about the golden age of West Indian cricket and the racial attitudes of the 1970s and 80s.
Certificate
Age group12+ years
Duration87 mins
- Reece, 14
- 12 reviews
I have never seen a film which has focused so much on one side of cricket's history. A very emotional and enjoyable film which can be summed up as a rollercoaster ride of a film as it takes you through the lives that that the West Indies Cricket Team led and how they felt representing their "state". I would sum this film up as the best sport documentary you are going to see this year.
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