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

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

  • Production country: GB
  • Producer: Richard Shaw
  • Genre: Documentary, Music
  • Release date: 11/27/2021
  • Run time: 60 min.

Movie description

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.

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Ewan MacColl

Ewan MacColl

Role(s): Self (Archive Material)

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Peggy Seeger

Peggy Seeger

Role(s): Self

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Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Role(s): Self

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Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Role(s): Self

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Sophie Parkes

Sophie Parkes

Role(s): Self

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