Billy Bragg

Stephen William Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is heavily centred on bringing about change and involving the younger generation in activist causes.

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A World Without Beethoven? (2020)

"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To answer it, the film explores how Ludwig van Beethoven's innovations continue to have an impact far beyond the boundaries of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Roddewig
CAST:  Sarah Willis  •  Thomas Angyan  •  Chico Buarque  •  Wynton Marsalis

"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To answer it, the film explores how Ludwig van Beethoven's innovations continue to have an impact far beyond the boundaries of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Roddewig
CAST:  Sarah Willis  •  Thomas Angyan  •  Chico Buarque  •  Wynton Marsalis

Billy Bragg Live at the Union Chapel London (2014)

An exclusive film of Billy in concert in June 2013 performing his critically acclaimed "Tooth & Nail" album and other classic songs, at the stunning Union Chapel in London.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Lilley
CAST:  Billy Bragg  •  Luke Bullen  •  C.J. Hillman  •  Owen Parker

An exclusive film of Billy in concert in June 2013 performing his critically acclaimed "Tooth & Nail" album and other classic songs, at the stunning Union Chapel in London.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Lilley
CAST:  Billy Bragg  •  Luke Bullen  •  C.J. Hillman  •  Owen Parker

Billy Bragg Goes to Moscow & Norton, Virginia Too (1990)

Two 50-minute documentaries from Billy's travels to the USA and USSR  (more)

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CAST:  Billy Bragg

Two 50-minute documentaries from Billy's travels to the USA and USSR  (more)

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CAST:  Billy Bragg

Where Are You, Jay Bennett? (2021)

A feature-length documentary about musician Jay Bennett (1963-2009), who was a key member of Wilco on the "Being There," "Summerteeth," "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" and "Mermaid Avenue" albums.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gorman Bechard  •  Fred Uhter
CAST:  Jay Bennett  •  Billy Bragg  •  Brian Koppelman  •  Greg Kot

A feature-length documentary about musician Jay Bennett (1963-2009), who was a key member of Wilco on the "Being There," "Summerteeth," "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" and "Mermaid Avenue" albums.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gorman Bechard  •  Fred Uhter
CAST:  Jay Bennett  •  Billy Bragg  •  Brian Koppelman  •  Greg Kot

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

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, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Shaw
CAST:  Ewan MacColl  •  Peggy Seeger  •  Billy Bragg  •  Christopher Eccleston

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, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Shaw
CAST:  Ewan MacColl  •  Peggy Seeger  •  Billy Bragg  •  Christopher Eccleston

Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl (2001)

A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Corinne Bishop
CAST:  Kirsty MacColl  •  Jean Newlove  •  Billy Bragg  •  Shane MacGowan

A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Corinne Bishop
CAST:  Kirsty MacColl  •  Jean Newlove  •  Billy Bragg  •  Shane MacGowan

Days Like These (1986)

Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Coutts
CAST:  Paul Weller  •  Billy Bragg  •  Jimmy Somerville  •  Lloyd Cole

Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Coutts
CAST:  Paul Weller  •  Billy Bragg  •  Jimmy Somerville  •  Lloyd Cole

Freedom Beat (2003)

On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the racist regime in South Africa, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela, jailed for 25 years for fighting to end prejudice against black people. British musicians like ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles McDougall
CAST:  Sade  •  Elvis Costello  •  Peter Gabriel  •  Sting

On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the racist regime in South Africa, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela, jailed for 25 years for fighting to end prejudice against black people. British musicians like ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles McDougall
CAST:  Sade  •  Elvis Costello  •  Peter Gabriel  •  Sting
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