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

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 (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ewan MacColl

Self (archive footage)

P

Peggy Seeger

Self

Billy Bragg

Self

Christopher Eccleston

Self

S

Sophie Parkes

Self

C

Calum MacColl

Self

Barbara Dickson

Self

M

Martin Purdy

Self

D

David Toft

Self

Murray Melvin

Self

N

Nicola Kearey

Self

I

Ian Carter

Self

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