Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021)

0.0/10 • 60 min • Documentary Music

Overview

Born James Henry Miller in 1915, MacColl became prominent on the folk scene in the 1950s and was also a labour activist and actor. This affectionate documentary offers insights into all these aspects of his life and features new versions of some of his songs, including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Contributors include Billy Bragg and his widow, Peggy Seeger.

Cast

Ewan MacColl

Self (archive footage)

Peggy Seeger

Self

Billy Bragg

Self

Christopher Eccleston

Self

Barbara Dickson

Self

Murray Melvin

Self

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