Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
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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- Cast
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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 27, 2021
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original Title
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
Director
Richard Shaw
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.
