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Fire In Babylon [DVD]

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4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 439 ratings
IMDb7.7/10.0
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Feature-length documentary chronicling the astounding success of the West Indies cricket team during the 1970s and '80s. The film documents the defiant rise to power of the team, which became an icon of West Indian independence and black consciousness as it embarked on its 15-year world domination of a sport traditionally associated with British colonialism and racial subjugation.

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 5.35 x 0.55 inches; 2.82 ounces
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NTY461S
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 439 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Top reviews from the United States

Victor Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars If you grew up in the 70's watching cricket this is for you!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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A story of the fearsome Windies team of the 70's. I grew up in India and would watch the Windies team with envy! I always loved the ultra-smooth bowling action of Andy Roberts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fire in Babylon: The example of aggressive yet controlled sports leadership
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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This is a very informative documentary of the West Indies cricket team rise to glory and world domination during the 70's through the early 90's. It was the voice of a people who had no voice because of racism and colonial oppression. The bat and ball was their voice and they spoke loudly on the field of play. Their Cricket was also used against Apartheid in South Africa and racial injustice around the world. West Indies Cricket Team became the face of cricket and set the standard for the rest of the cricketing nations to emulate. No other team in any sports discipline dominated their sports like the West Indies Cricket Team. Well done documentary, moving and filled with excitement. It is a must see!.
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Delta D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Splendid in both content and visual delights
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021
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Those unfamiliar with cricket will have no interest, but the West Indies cricket team rose to global supremacy for almost two decades in the late 20th century.

This had significance outside the world of cricket. The constituent nations had very different cultures and cricket was the only uniting factor. It was a strike against colonialism. It was also a strike against racism.

The documentary starts with their disastrous tour of Australia in 1975-76. They were humiliated on the field by the fast bowling of Lillee and Thompson and faced racial slurs from their opponents and the crowds.

They happened to breed some of the best cricketers in history and armed themselves with a relentless and unprecedented attack of four very fast bowlers. This caused great controversy at the time, but watching more than 40 years later, one is horrified at the dangers the batsmen faced. Much has been done since then - most particularly the introduction of batting helmets - to reduce that danger.

There is much good (and, perhaps not so good) cricket to be seen in this documentary, but also very intelligent comment from the players.

Living in the US, I might possibly show it to some baseball enthusiasts to see what they make of it.
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Sims
5.0 out of 5 stars Fire in Babylon
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2012
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Absolutely loved Fire in Babylon. A riveting West Indies cricket documentary. Hearing the pride and determination in these cricketers' accounts of what it meant to be a West Indies cricketer, of the honour to be chosen to play for their region, resonated in me as a West Indian. Also, learning the history and the indignities and torments they had to overcome to rise to the top - it doesn't get any better than this. It really was Fire in Babylon. I wish the current and future West Indies cricketers would take a page, no chapters! out of the book of these former heroes of West Indies Cricket. Kudos to Fire in Babylon and to the players. Thank you for many years of enjoyable cricket.
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Sid Sethi
5.0 out of 5 stars Whispering Death
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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Searing pace, undying spirit, and the power of reggae infused within a tale of the "Black Wash". They came, they plundered, and they conquored. I wanted to see them make Tony Greig grovel, and boy they did. Colin Croft, Joel Garner, Malcolm Marshall, and Michael Holding. Rise of the fire in Babylon. Spectacle.
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Balaji Agoram
5.0 out of 5 stars Best sports documentary I have ever seen...
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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So unexaggerated, realistic, great editing, funny, good narration, etc etc.
Only downside is how they do not tackle the racial homogeneity of the West Indies team in the 80s. That IS a form of racism after all...
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Saidah Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars A great documentary and I watch it all the time when ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016
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For most Caribbean or island folks who are passionate about their country and team, will find this documentary moving. My father was moved to tears because he remembered the games and the defeats and the racism that shadowed the WI team. A great documentary and I watch it all the time when I want to remember home.
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Maha-Guru
4.0 out of 5 stars There is much more to West Indian cricket than hitting the ball with a bat
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018
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I had heard about this documentary for years.
And like any cricket lover and a great fan of West Indian cricket, this was a must-buy for me.
But the documentary is not about cricket; it is about Black Power.
There is much more to West Indian cricket than hitting the ball with a bat.

There are several gems in the movie -
Interesting to note that Clive Lloyd was first humiliated - both on and off the arena by Australians, but when he decided on "pace like fire" he decided to "beta test" on the Indians - a non-White team, not on Australia or England.
I am sure any viewer will be on an emotional roller coaster as the story of Colin Croft unfolds. Is honor more important than money?

My only complaint is that there is very little cricket in the movie.
They could have spent some more time showing the actual innings where the West Indians overcame great adversity, or simply demolished the opposition.
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simon k
5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2024
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Very good documentary, highly recommend for anyone who has a interest in cricket and the West Indies team
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Philip Vinod Peacock
5.0 out of 5 stars Age Check
Reviewed in Germany on February 26, 2021
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This is a great film. However I do not know why I had to do an 18+ age check when the film is rated 12
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1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't play
Reviewed in Japan on July 29, 2021
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I bought this a while ago and forgot about it. It wouldn't play on my Blu-ray player in Japan, so I tried to watch it via an external blu-ray player connected to a computer, and it still didn't work. I was too busy at the time to waste more time trying to return it.
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Lesro
5.0 out of 5 stars Fire in Babylon
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2011
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This movie presents a fascinating story of how a West Indian team, built from a relatively small population from twelve widely scattered islands, was able to conquer the cricket world. No other sports team has ever dominated their sport for as long as this team did.

The building of the team is presented within its political, cultural and sociological context accompanied by some great reggae music. The story will appeal to everyone regardless of whether they are sports fans. A must see.
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alef alef
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2014
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for the DVD...Any Cricket Lover should view DVD.

importcds__ , once you place the order, one can go to sleep. Package will arrive in same condition as advertised and always ahead of schedule.Great supplier .
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