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

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Released:
2021-11-27

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.

Director:
Richard Shaw

Runtime:
1h 0min

Genre:
Documentary, Music

  • Cast:
  • Ewan MacColl
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Peggy Seeger
    as
    Self
  • Billy Bragg
    as
    Self
  • Christopher Eccleston
    as
    Self
  • Sophie Parkes
    as
    Self