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  • 2011
  • TV-14
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2011
  • TV-14
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 27 m

Summary 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 R...

Directed By: Stevan Riley

Written By: Stevan Riley

  • 2011
  • TV-14
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2011
  • TV-14
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 27 m

Fire in Babylon

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Summary 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 R...

Directed By: Stevan Riley

Written By: Stevan Riley

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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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33% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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50% Positive
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33% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Sep 11, 2013
Crisply shot and edited, with effective use of Ashutosh Phatak’s graceful music, this is a powerful documentary that demands to be seen by as wide an audience as possible.
By David Rooney FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 22, 2011
It all adds up to an entertaining 88 minutes, despite the film's ramshackle construction and its once-over-lightly approach to political, cultural and athletic history.
By Mike Hale FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 19, 2011
Riley shrewdly maintains focus on how the players co-opted the merciless tactics of their invective-hurling adversaries for their own, and the region's, self-actualization.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
60
Jul 19, 2011
This triumph-of-the-underdogs tale is enjoyable in the retelling, despite its repetitious hammering of the message.
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60
Jul 19, 2011
A treat for cricket fans who'll thrill to this nostalgic look back at one of sport's greatest teams.
By Phil de Semlyen FULL REVIEW
38
Jul 19, 2011
Perhaps because the Caribbean serves as its main setting, Fire in Babylon simply can't help but take it easy.
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Production Company Cowboy Films, E & G Productions, ECN Motion Pictures, Hargitay & Hargitay Pictures in Motion, Passion Pictures
Release Date Jul 22, 2011
Duration 1 h 27 m
Rating TV-14
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Website http://www.fireinbabylon.com/
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Awards

British Independent Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
Evening Standard British Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
• 1 Nomination

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