Fire In Babylon

Film Synopsis

Dir: Stevan Riley
UK / 2010 / 83 mins / PG
You just have to watch the trailer 

Ticket includes post film celebrations!
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Official Selection: Tribeca Film Festival

Fire In Babylon tells the energising story of the legendary West Indian cricket team of the 1970s. Against the grim background of racism in England, civil unrest in the Caribbean and the apartheid of South Africa, Viv Richards captained the legendary team to global success. Telling the remarkable and compelling story of the team through a combination of perfectly utilised archive footage and interviews with all the key players - including Richards, Lloyd and Garner - Fire In Babylon celebrates one of the most powerful cricket teams the world has seen.

More than the story of the legendary team this is the tale of pride and the cultural renaissance of the era which placed Jamaica firmly in the centre of the cultural landscape. These cricketers not only played a mean game, they helped give voice to all West Indians and wiped the smiles off the colonial faces forever.

“Outstanding” The Wisden Cricketer
“a wicked cricket film – and you don’t get to say that every day” The Sun

Following the screening the Opening Night Party swings into action with crew and special guests inside the Astor Theatre. A rare, one-off and very special collaboration featuring Holiday Sidewinder and Pia May, of Bridezilla, joined by Decoder Ring’s Jasper Fenton, presenting a live performance showcasing versions of songs heard in the films of David Lynch, including Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.

Enjoy complimentary Wise Wine and Coopers beers in addition to musical treats from soul music enthusiast Charlie Bucket spinning a web of rare funk,jazz, soul, afro and latin to make your feet move and your heart sing!

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