Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

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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
Self (archive footage)
Peggy Seeger
Self
Billy Bragg
Self
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

Crew

Richard Shaw
Director

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