Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

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.

Country:
Genre:

Documentary,

Music

Duration:

60 minutes

Year:

2021

Director:

Richard Shaw

Cast:
Ewan MacColl

Self (Archive Material)

Peggy Seeger

Self

Billy Bragg

Self

Christopher Eccleston

Self

Sophie Parkes

Self

Crew:
Richard Shaw

Director