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 project
Shorts
Running time
53 mins
Director
Sarita Siegel
Producer
Malcolm Moore
Co-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

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Alchemy Films

25 Museum House
Burnham St
London E2 0JA
UK

T +44 (0)20 8980 2472

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