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(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful documentary portraying the world of West Indian Cricket,through the prism of colonialism. The great CLR James wrote a a masterpiece called Beyond A Boundary ,in which he attempted to do the very same thing. This movie begins with the era of Independence in the Carribean ,the great former players{ Garfield Sobers being the greatest] and the formation of the West Indian squads.After a humiliating test in 1975 and 1976 against Australia in which the Batters were intimidated and injured by the furious style of the Aussie bowlers[not to mention the horrific racist epithets and virulent disgusting racist taunting from the crowd] the West Indian team went in search of a new model.The found one. They began to play hard fast cricket, bowling at incredible speeds, using the same intimidating tactics that was used against them. The two huge highlights are the tests against England,where the former colonial masters are humiliated beyond description, and then revenge down under where the Aussies were whipped at their own game, and the Great Viv Richards dominated. Interspersed throughout are interviews withe the players, commentary from Bunny Wailer, gorgeous beats from Bob Marley and Burning Spear among others and great highlights. As sociology,as politics, as humanity unfolding, and a downtrodden people regaining their rightful place,as a genuine new west Indian culture erupting, as sport and as sheer fun, this is a great film. HUgely recommended for everyone.Wonderful!
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