Project Detail

Fire Burn Babylon

Synopsis

A crew of Rastafarians evacuated to London after a volcanic eruption in Montserrat, adjust to life in inner city London.

The Rastamen reinvent themselves as 'rude-boy' rappers and small time hustlers. They pitch between enjoying the thrills of the city and committing to Rastafari ideals.

Details

Year: 2009
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 53 mins
Director: Sarita Siegel
Producer: Malcolm Moore
Editor: Sarita Siegel
Screenwriter: Sarita Siegel
Director of Photography: Sarita Siegel
Sound: Sarita Siegel
Composer: Eskimo Squad, Oakley Grenell
Principal cast: I-Shaka, Lyndon White, Elroy Meade

Genre

Woman Director Black Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Alchemy Films

25 Museum House
Burnham St
London E2 0JA
UK

T +44 (0)20 8980 2472

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www.alchemyfilms.com

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