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, including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Contributors include Billy Bragg and his widow, Peggy Seeger.
GENRES:
Documentary • Music
DIRECTION:
Richard Shaw
Same Director or Cast
Cast & Characters
| Ewan MacColl | Self (Archive Material) |
| Peggy Seeger | |
| Billy Bragg | |
| Christopher Eccleston | Self |
| Sophie Parkes | Self |
| Calum MacColl | Self |
| Barbara Dickson | Self |
| Martin Purdy | Self |
| David Toft | Self |
| Murray Melvin | Self |
| Nicola Kearey | Self |
| Ian Carter | Self |