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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

2021

N/R

Categories:

  • 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.

Richard Shaw

Director

Cast:

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  • Ewan MacColl

    Ewan MacColl

    Self (archive footage)
  • Peggy Seeger

    Peggy Seeger

    Self
  • Billy Bragg

    Billy Bragg

    Self
  • Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher Eccleston

    Self
  • Sophie Parkes

    Sophie Parkes

    Self
  • Calum MacColl

    Calum MacColl

    Self