Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
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.
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- Director
- Richard Shaw
- Original Title
- Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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What is Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl about?
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.
Who directed Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl?
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl was directed by Richard Shaw.
Who stars in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl?
The principal cast of Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl includes Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger, Billy Bragg, Christopher Eccleston, Sophie Parkes.
When was Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl released and how long is it?
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.