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
- Ben, 13
- 3 reviews
Fire in Babylon is a document about the West Indies cricket team and how they went from a team that people disrespected to a team of greatness. The movie is also saying how the West Indies went fifteen year unbeaten in test matches. It is also set to some great black artist’s music such as Bob Marley.
I would rate this film a 2/5 because it wasn’t very interesting but that could be because I don’t take a great interest in the sport.
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