Fire in Babylon (Storyville: Fire in Babylon) (2010)

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"This is the breathtaking documentary story of how the West Indies cricket team triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. This vibrant documentary tells the tale of how the West Indies dominated the sport of cricket for some 15 years, stretching from the long hot summer of 1976, race riots, civil unrest and apartheid South Africa, to the 1990's and the release of Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid. All the greats are sh"

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" Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970's/80's."

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"10.1.18 Not even a cricket man but this documentary had me jumping up and down the entire time. Highlights West Indian Cricket's development and eventual expertise in fast pace bowling after being battered by the Australians, who at the time had the best fast bowlers in world cricket. Showcases how cricket in the 70s-80s was more than a sport but a way to resist racism and show one's pride in self in the "gentleman's game". "