Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl2021
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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
1h 0m·Documentary, Music
Directed by Richard Shaw·2021
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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.
DirectorRichard Shaw
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ewan MacCollSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Peggy SeegerSelf | Self |
 Billy BraggSelf | Self |
 Christopher EcclestonSelf | Self |
| SSophie ParkesSelf | Self |
| CCalum MacCollSelf | Self |
 Barbara DicksonSelf | Self |
| MMartin PurdySelf | Self |
| DDavid ToftSelf | Self |
 Murray MelvinSelf | Self |
| NNicola KeareySelf | Self |
| IIan CarterSelf | Self |