Movie

Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

2021 1h 0m Released

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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) P Peggy Seeger Self Billy Bragg Self Christopher Eccleston Self S Sophie Parkes Self C Calum MacColl Self