Review of Fire in Babylon (2011) by Jack B — 06 Jul 2011
Despite having no idea the difference between a âwicketâ? and a âbailâ? I was able to thoroughly enjoy the tale of the unforgettable Windies in the documentary, Fire in Babylon. The classic underdog sports story, Fire in Babylon is the depiction of a team of individuals that struck out against the monstrous forces of third world impoverishment and the swelling tide of discrimination, all with a smile on their faces.
As a documentary, Fire in Babylon consists of a compilation of interviews, news clips and film from the era. The tone and mood of the documentary mirrors that of the players it seeks to portray, fun loving, easy going yet a hint of seriousness when necessary.
It is the first to tell the tale of a team that revolutionized their sport, became a rallying force against social injustices and ultimately became an unbeatable force in a sport created by their former oppressors.
I would certainly recommend it to all sports fans, whether you know what a âTest match" is or not.
This review of Fire in Babylon (2011) was written by Jack B on 06 Jul 2011.
Fire in Babylon has generally received positive reviews.
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