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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

20210.0 / 1060 min
Documentary, Music

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.

Cast

Ewan MacColl

Ewan MacColl

Self (archive footage)

Peggy Seeger

Peggy Seeger

Self

Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Self

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Self

Sophie Parkes

Sophie Parkes

Self

Calum MacColl

Calum MacColl

Self

Barbara Dickson

Barbara Dickson

Self

Martin Purdy

Martin Purdy

Self

David Toft

David Toft

Self

Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Self

Nicola Kearey

Nicola Kearey

Self

Ian Carter

Ian Carter

Self

Crew

Richard Shaw

Richard Shaw

Director