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.
Director: Richard Shaw
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Ewan MacColl as Self (archive footage) |
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Peggy Seeger as Self |
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Billy Bragg as Self |
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Christopher Eccleston as Self |
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Sophie Parkes as Self |
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Calum MacColl as Self |
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Barbara Dickson as Self |
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Martin Purdy as Self |
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David Toft as Self |
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Murray Melvin as Self |
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Nicola Kearey as Self |
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Ian Carter as Self |
| Directing | Richard Shaw | Director |