Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

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

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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.

  • Release Date: 2021-11-27
  • Runtime: 1h 0min
  • Director: Richard Shaw

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Cast

  • Ewan MacColl

    Self (archive footage)

  • Peggy Seeger

    Self

  • Billy Bragg

    Self

  • Christopher Eccleston

    Self

  • Sophie Parkes

    Self

  • Calum MacColl

    Self

  • Barbara Dickson

    Self

  • Martin Purdy

    Self

  • David Toft

    Self

  • Murray Melvin

    Self

  • Nicola Kearey

    Self

  • Ian Carter

    Self