Fire in Babylon

They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet

Directed by Stevan Riley

Produced by Cowboy Films, E & G Prouctions

An inspiring documentary celebrating how West Indian cricketers used athletic excellence and defiant pride to challenge colonial racism and uplift a nation during a turbulent era.

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.