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

Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

2021

Documentary Music

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Richard Shaw

Cast

Barbara Dickson as Self

Billy Bragg as Self

Calum MacColl as Self

Christopher Eccleston as Self

David Toft as Self

Ewan MacColl as Self (archive footage)

Martin Purdy as Self

Murray Melvin as Self